Cell Nucleus

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Introduction

mitosis
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Structures of the Nucleus

 

Nuclear envelope and pores

 

Nuclear lamina

 

Chromosomes

human chromatin;
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Nucleolus

 

Other subnuclear bodies

 

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Functions of the Nucleus

 

 

Gene expression

 

Processing of pre-mRNA

 

Dynamics and regulation

 

Nuclear transport

 

Assembly and disassembly

 

Cell compartmentalization

 

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Resources and References

 

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