Key Stage 3
Meaning
The nucleus can be seen in the centre of this cell.
The nucleus is the part of the cell that contains DNA which provides instructions for how the cell should behave.
Singular Noun: Nucleus Plural Noun: Nuclei
Function
The nucleus controls the cell.
About the Nucleus
- The nucleus contains the genetic material of a cell.
- Nuclei are found in plant cells and animal cells but not in Bacteria.