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The nucleus is a membrane bound organelle found in the majority of eukaryotic cells. It is the largest organelle of the eukaryotic cell, accounting for around 10% of its volume. It houses the genome, and through translation, transcription and post-transcriptional modification, it co-ordinates the activities of the cell. In this article, we will consider the structure and function of the nucleus. What is a Nucleus The nucleus is a double membrane-bound organelle located centrally only in a eukaryotic cell, enclosing the DNA, the genetic material. It is the most important and defining feature of all higher organisms, including plant and animal cells, whose main function is to control and coordinate the functioning of the entire cell. Learn about the cell nucleus, the organelle that contains genetic material and controls the cell’s activities in eukaryotic cells. Explore its structure, functions, and evolution with diagrams and examples. The cell nucleus is the most noticeable organelle within the eukaryotic cell, and perhaps the most important and defining feature of the eukaryotic cells. Most of the genetic material (DNA) is contained in the nucleus, while a small amount of it is found in mitochondria. The majority of human cells have a single nucleus, although there are several cell types that have multiple nuclei (e.g. osteoclasts) or don't have a nucleus at all (erythrocytes). Since the structure of the nucleus is an ...
