Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components

Introduction to Eukaryotic Organelles

Anatomy & Physiology

2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components

Introduction to Eukaryotic Organelles

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following organelles is responsible for housing the genetic material in a eukaryotic cell?

Golgi apparatus

Endoplasmic reticulum

Nucleus

Mitochondrion

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Understand the role of organelles in a eukaryotic cell. Organelles are specialized structures within cells that perform distinct functions. The nucleus is one such organelle responsible for housing genetic material.

Recall that genetic material in eukaryotic cells is stored in the form of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), which contains instructions for cellular functions and replication.

Identify the nucleus as the organelle that contains chromatin, which is composed of DNA and proteins. The nucleus is surrounded by a double membrane called the nuclear envelope, which protects the genetic material and regulates the exchange of substances between the nucleus and cytoplasm.

Differentiate the nucleus from other organelles listed in the problem: the Golgi apparatus (involved in packaging and transport), the endoplasmic reticulum (involved in protein and lipid synthesis), and the mitochondrion (responsible for energy production). None of these organelles house genetic material.

Conclude that the nucleus is the correct answer because it is the organelle responsible for storing and protecting the genetic material in eukaryotic cells.