Biology Cell ETEA 2023 Retake
PMDC Verified Question 43 of 143
Function of the nucleus is to form:
A
Chromosomes
B
Cytoplasm
C
rRNA
D
Nuclear envelope
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Propolis Cognitive Error Autopsy

Official Correct Choice:
Option C: rRNA
Concept: The nucleus is not just a storage vault; it is the active site of transcription.

Solution: A primary synthetic function of the nucleus (specifically the nucleolus region) is to transcribe and form ribosomal RNA (rRNA). This rRNA is then assembled into ribosome subunits, which are exported to the cytoplasm.

Distractor Autopsy: Chromosomes are housed within the nucleus, not "formed" as a product. The nuclear envelope bounds the nucleus, and the cytoplasm surrounds it.

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