Question

comparing the cell to a factory \part of the factory goes inside the ( ) for each organelle\
the nucleus- (________________________)
function-
____________________________________ cells ___________ is contained in the nucleus, but in
____________________________________ cells ___________ is located in the
______________________________________.
make up/ components- (p 249)
use the picture to the right to label each
part of the nucleus, and give its function,
and compare it to the factory.
a.
b.
c.
d.
________________ carry the cells genetic information.

Explanation:

The problem is about cell structure (nucleus) and comparing it to a factory, which falls under Biology (Natural Science subfield). For the nucleus:

• The Nucleus - (Control Center/Manager's Office of the Factory): It controls cell activities, stores genetic info.
• Function: In eukaryotic cells, DNA is in the nucleus; in prokaryotic cells, DNA is in the nucleoid (no nucleus).
• Components (labeling the diagram):
• A (likely nucleolus): Makes ribosomes (like a ribosome assembly line in factory).
• B (if applicable, maybe nuclear envelope): Double - membrane with pores, regulates entry/exit (like factory manager's office door with controlled access).
• C (nuclear pores): Allow molecule passage (like mail slots in manager's office).
• D (chromatin/DNA): Contains genetic instructions (like factory's blueprints).
• E (nuclear envelope part or other): If it's the envelope, same as above.
• The last blank: "Chromosomes" carry the cell's genetic information (they are condensed DNA).

Answer:

• The Nucleus - (Control Center/Manager's Office)
• Function: In eukaryotic cells, DNA is contained in the nucleus, but in prokaryotic cells, DNA is located in the nucleoid.
• Components (diagram labels, general):
• A: Nucleolus (makes ribosomes)
• B: Nuclear Envelope (regulates transport)
• C: Nuclear Pores (molecule passage)
• D: Chromatin/DNA (genetic info)
• E: Nuclear Envelope (or related structure)
• Last blank: Chromosomes