(noun. /noo-klee-uhs/)
by Chelsea Smith
What does it mean?
The nucleus is a round, membrane-bound structure found in eukaryotic cells. It contains the cell’s genetic information in the form of DNA.
How do I use it in a sentence?
“Chromosomes can be found inside the nucleus.”
Animal cell with nucleus identified. Image generated by author using BioRender.
Related terms
- DNA
- Genome
- Nucleosome
- Nucleotide
- Nucleolus
