Biology Cell ETEA 2022
PMDC Verified Question 99 of 143
The colloidal mixture of ions, organic and inorganic salts present in the nucleus is called:
A
Nucleoplasm
B
Chromosome
C
Nucleolus
D
Nuclear membrane
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Official Correct Choice:
Option A: Nucleoplasm
Concept: The nucleus contains its own distinct aqueous environment to support nucleic acid metabolism.

Solution: Nucleoplasm (or karyoplasm) is the highly viscous, colloidal liquid inside the nucleus that surrounds the chromatin and nucleolus. It contains a rich mixture of ions, nucleotides, and enzymes required for DNA/RNA synthesis.

Distractor Autopsy: The nuclear membrane is the boundary. The nucleolus is a dense structure. Chromosomes are the genetic material.

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