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Multiple Choice
Which structure or molecule is not found in the cell nucleus?
A
Nucleolus
B
Ribosomes
C
Nuclear envelope
D
Chromatin
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Understand the function and components of the cell nucleus. The nucleus is the control center of the cell, containing most of the cell's genetic material.
Identify the structures typically found within the nucleus: the nucleolus, chromatin, and the nuclear envelope.
The nucleolus is a dense region within the nucleus where ribosomal RNA (rRNA) is synthesized and ribosome assembly begins.
Chromatin is the complex of DNA and proteins found in the nucleus, which condenses to form chromosomes during cell division.
Ribosomes, although initially assembled in the nucleolus, are not found within the nucleus. They are located in the cytoplasm or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum, making them the correct answer to the question.