{"id":16439,"date":"2021-12-23T23:19:09","date_gmt":"2021-12-23T23:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/?p=16439"},"modified":"2023-03-06T12:01:45","modified_gmt":"2023-03-06T12:01:45","slug":"functions-of-nucleus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/functions-of-nucleus\/","title":{"rendered":"Functions Of The Nucleus: What Does The \u201cCell Control Centre&#8221; Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that the nucleus, which has a diameter of approximately 10 micrometers, contains almost <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK26834\/\">6 feet<\/a>, i.e., about 2m of DNA?<\/p>\n<p>Comparing the size of the nucleus to the length of the DNA would be like juxtaposing a blueberry to a rollercoaster.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of its small size, the <strong>nucleus is the cell\u2019s control center<\/strong>! This tiny commander holds key information that affects the behavior of the <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/characters\/classification\/bio-warriors\">BioWarriors<\/a>, the heroes of the BioWars comic book. It is also in charge of the reproduction of the cells in our body.<\/p>\n<p>But what are the main functions of the nucleus? What kind of orders does it give to the <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/explore\/glossary\/category\/biological-cells\">biological cells<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s find out why this small but powerful \u201cbrain of the cell\u201d matters and all the cool things it can do!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/comic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Want to know what BioWarriors do and how they fight off germs? Read the BioWars comic book!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>What Is A Nucleus?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>The nucleus is an organelle most eukaryotic cells have.<\/strong> It is the place where our <strong>genetic material is stored<\/strong>. This fact alone makes it one of the most important elements in our body!<\/p>\n<p>The only human cells without the nucleus are red blood cells as well as the cornified cells found in our skin. On the other hand, there are some cells with more than one nucleus, such as the liver cells as well as muscle fibers.<\/p>\n<p>The nucleus is often described as the \u201ccontrol center\u201d of the cell. But why? What does the nucleus do to live up to that title?<\/p>\n<p>Before we delve into the talk about the functions of the nucleus and why this organelle matters, we have to back to biology basics. Do you remember what organelles are? How about eukaryotic cells?<\/p>\n<p>Why don\u2019t we answer these questions one by one so you can better understand the story about nuclei and why they matter?!<\/p>\n<h3>Nucleus Is An Organelle<\/h3>\n<p>Organelles are tiny structures within the cell that perform many important tasks. Some of the most significant organelles in eukaryotic cells include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nucleus:<\/strong> The mastermind of the cell<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mitochondria:<\/strong> Responsible for producing energy<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ribosomes:<\/strong> Organelles that help make proteins, i.e., molecules that fuel cells and keep them running.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chloroplasts:<\/strong> These organelles are responsible for photosynthesis, i.e., the process of turning carbon dioxide (CO2), sunlight, and water into oxygen and sugars, i.e., food<\/li>\n<li><strong>Endoplasmic reticulum (ER):<\/strong> A network inside a cell filled with ribosomes that helps transport proteins and other molecules<\/li>\n<li><strong>Golgi apparatus, a.k.a. Golgi body:<\/strong> Just like the ER, the Golgi apparatus helps transport proteins and lipids, especially if it needs to ship them outside of the cell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Nucleus Is A Part Of The Eukaryotic Cell Structure<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Every living organism on the planet belongs to one of the two categories<\/strong> \u2014 prokaryotes and eukaryotes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prokaryotes<\/strong> are small organisms with only one cell. For example, bacteria, like the evil <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/characters\/raze\">Raze<\/a> bacterium from the BioWars comics, belong to prokaryotes.<\/p>\n<p>The main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells is that <strong>prokaryotes don\u2019t have the cell nucleus<\/strong>! This type of cell only has a membrane, cytoplasm, DNA and ribosomes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eukaryotes<\/strong> are plant and animal cells, fungi and protists, i.e., all eukaryotic organisms that don\u2019t belong to animals, plants, or fungi.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The nucleus is one of the three main components of the eukaryotic cell structure.<\/strong> Its other two companions are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The cell membrane:<\/strong> The membrane surrounds each of our cells. Its role is to prevent toxic substances, such as different acids, from entering cells. The protective membrane also contains receptors that enable communication between the cell and the extracellular space, i.e., the area surrounding the cell. The extracellular space contains nutrients and hormones that connect with receptors and induce a metabolic response in a cell.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The cytoplasm:<\/strong> This is the clear, gel-like solution inside each eukaryotic cell. It is the place where cells expand, grow and divide. It contains all of the organelles, including the nucleus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/characters\/carcin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Want to learn how Carcin and other cancerous cells work? We can tell you! <\/a><\/p>\n<h2>What Does The Nucleus Do In A Cell?<\/h2>\n<p>No matter how small it may be, the cell nucleus plays a huge role in our body. Among a myriad of significant roles it has, some of its most important functions include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Controlling the synthesis, i.e., <strong>the creation of proteins<\/strong>. We\u2019ll talk more about this soon!<\/li>\n<li>Storing the <strong>deoxyribonucleic acid \u2014 the DNA<\/strong>. Our genetic material lives inside the walls of the nucleus!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Controlling the process of <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/mitosis-vs-meiosis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mitosis<\/a>!<\/strong> During mitosis, cells split their genetic material into two nuclei, i.e., the <strong>DNA replicates<\/strong>. The replication process is significant because, once the DNA cells divide, they create two new daughter cells with the same DNA. And these cell copies help tissues grow, such as our liver tissue, and repair them if damaged!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transcribing the DNA!<\/strong> Sequences of DNA molecules are copied, i.e., <strong>transcribed in the nucleus to create the ribonucleic acid \u2014 RNA.<\/strong> The processes of transcription and the creation of RNA are <strong>crucial for later protein production<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/explore\/did-you-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Would you like to discover more amazing things our bodies can do? We got you covered!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>What Does The Nucleus Look Like?<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_16442\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16442\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16442\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/functions-of-the-nucleus-shape-and-form-of-the-nucleus.jpg\" alt=\"What does the nucleus look like? Here's a mockup of a round nucleus.\u200b\" width=\"900\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/functions-of-the-nucleus-shape-and-form-of-the-nucleus.jpg 900w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/functions-of-the-nucleus-shape-and-form-of-the-nucleus-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/functions-of-the-nucleus-shape-and-form-of-the-nucleus-768x469.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/functions-of-the-nucleus-shape-and-form-of-the-nucleus-440x269.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/functions-of-the-nucleus-shape-and-form-of-the-nucleus-635x388.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16442\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Most nuclei are spherical or round, but their shape varies from one cell to the next.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In most eukaryotic cells, <strong>the size of the nucleus ranges from 5 \u2013 10 micrometers in diameter<\/strong>. Of all organelles in our cells, the nuclei are the largest!<\/p>\n<p>The shape of the nucleus varies from one cell to the next. In most cases, <strong>the nuclei are spherical or round<\/strong>. They can also look like pears or resemble a teardrop.<\/p>\n<p>Some cells, though, have <strong>multi-lobed nuclei<\/strong>, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/the-biology-of-biowars-the-neutrophil-necessity\/\">neutrophils<\/a> that fight off bacteria and help our bodies heal.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16443\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16443\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16443\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/functions-of-the-nucleus-neutrophil-cell.jpg\" alt=\"What does the nucleus look like? Here's a mockup of a multi-lobed nucleus typical of neutrophils.\" width=\"900\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/functions-of-the-nucleus-neutrophil-cell.jpg 900w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/functions-of-the-nucleus-neutrophil-cell-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/functions-of-the-nucleus-neutrophil-cell-768x469.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/functions-of-the-nucleus-neutrophil-cell-440x269.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/functions-of-the-nucleus-neutrophil-cell-635x388.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16443\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Germ-fighting neutrophils have multi-lobed nuclei.\u200b<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Most neutrophils have three or four-lobed nuclei. If a neutrophil nucleus has just one lobe, that\u2019s usually a sign of an anomaly.<\/p>\n<p>In general, <strong>the shape of a nucleus can change when someone gets sick<\/strong>. For instance, people with the premature aging syndrome which causes them to age rapidly from early childhood, have nuclei that are larger than the regular neutrophil nuclei. Their shape is also distorted.<\/p>\n<p>The screenshot below depicts the difference between a regular neutrophil nucleus (left) and the nucleus of a person with the premature aging syndrome (right).<\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_17826\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17826\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-17826 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/functions-of-the-nucleus-different-neutrophil-nuclei-shapes.jpg\" alt=\"What does the nucleus look like? The mockup depicts a multi-lobed neutrophil nucleus next to the distorted neutrophil nucleus seen in people with the premature aging syndrome.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/functions-of-the-nucleus-different-neutrophil-nuclei-shapes.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/functions-of-the-nucleus-different-neutrophil-nuclei-shapes-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/functions-of-the-nucleus-different-neutrophil-nuclei-shapes-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/functions-of-the-nucleus-different-neutrophil-nuclei-shapes-440x232.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/functions-of-the-nucleus-different-neutrophil-nuclei-shapes-635x334.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17826\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">[Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2680097\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NCBI<\/a>]<\/p><\/div>Even <strong>normal aging can cause changes in nuclei shape.<\/strong> In most cases, the nuclei of an older adult lose the spherical shape and look more like pebbles.<\/p>\n<p>Scientists have also detected that <strong>people with cancer have cells with abnormally-shaped nuclei<\/strong>. In fact, the changes in the nuclei shape are one of the most significant factors that helps researchers identify cancerous cells, personified as the malicious <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/characters\/carcin\">Carcin<\/a> in the BioWars universe.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is The Structure Of The Nucleus Like?<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_16445\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16445\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16445\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/functions-of-the-nucleus-structure.jpg\" alt=\"What is the nucleus structure like? The nucleus is comprised of the nuclear envelope, nuclear pores, nucleoplasm, chromosomes and nucleolus.\" width=\"900\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/functions-of-the-nucleus-structure.jpg 900w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/functions-of-the-nucleus-structure-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/functions-of-the-nucleus-structure-768x469.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/functions-of-the-nucleus-structure-440x269.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/functions-of-the-nucleus-structure-635x388.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16445\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The nucleus has a multi-layered structure. One of its elements stores the DNA!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>When split in half, the nucleus has a yarn-like structure. Think a yarn basket after a kitten hopped out of it. This yarn basket <strong>is comprised of the nuclear envelope, nuclear pores, nucleoplasm, chromosomes and nucleolus.<\/strong> Let\u2019s look at each of these structural pieces:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nuclear envelope:<\/strong> It consists of the inner and outer membrane. Its role is to <strong>protect the cell\u2019s genetic material and keep it away from other cell components.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nuclear pores:<\/strong> Nuclear pores are small channels on the surface of the nuclear envelope. Their mission is to <strong>enable communication between the nucleus and the cytoplasm.<\/strong> For instance, they allow proteins to enter the nucleus.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nucleoplasm:<\/strong> The gel-like area inside the nuclear envelope. It stores DNA and about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proteinatlas.org\/humanproteome\/subcellular\/nucleoplasm\">34%<\/a> of protein-coding genes, i.e., genes that instruct the body how to make proteins. Moreover, the nucleoplasm stores <strong>nucleotides \u2014 the building blocks of DNA and RNA.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Chromosomes:<\/strong> Chromosomes <strong>consist of DNA molecules<\/strong>, meaning they transfer genetic material from one generation to the next. You know how several generations of a family have the same eye color? That is all chromosomes\u2019 doing! They usually come in pairs. Each cell in our body contains <a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/genetics\/understanding\/basics\/howmanychromosomes\/\">23<\/a> pairs of chromosomes or 46 chromosomes in total.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nucleolus:<\/strong> The largest structure within the nucleus in charge of making ribosomes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sometimes people confuse nucleolus with the nucleus, so let\u2019s find out more about nucleolus and all the amazing things it can do.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is The Difference Between Nucleus And Nucleolus?<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_16446\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16446\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16446\" src=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/functions-of-the-nucleus-nucleolus.jpg\" alt=\"What is the difference between nucleus and nucleolus? The image depicts the nucleolus as a part of the nucleus.\" width=\"900\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/functions-of-the-nucleus-nucleolus.jpg 900w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/functions-of-the-nucleus-nucleolus-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/functions-of-the-nucleus-nucleolus-768x469.jpg 768w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/functions-of-the-nucleus-nucleolus-440x269.jpg 440w, https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/functions-of-the-nucleus-nucleolus-635x388.jpg 635w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16446\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The nucleolus is an organelle within the nucleus responsible for the ribosome synthesis.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Even though they have similar names, nucleolus and nucleus are two completely different cell structures.<\/p>\n<p>The nucleolus is an organelle within the nucleus. It is usually spherical and pictured as a dark dot inside the nucleus.<\/p>\n<p>Even though it is extremely tiny, the <strong>nucleolus performs a vital role in our body \u2014 it generates ribosomes!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You see, once nucleoli make ribosomes, ribosomes leave their home. They travel through nuclear spores to the cytoplasm.<\/p>\n<p>In the cytoplasm, they meet up with messenger RNA, i.e., mRNA.<\/p>\n<p>mRNA is the RNA that has left the nucleus carrying DNA instructions on creating proteins. mRNA communicates the protein blueprint to ribosomes via codons \u2014 a string of 3 nucleotides, each corresponding to an amino acid. <strong>Think of amino acids as molecules that build proteins!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once ribosomes arrive at the scene, mRNA attaches itself to them. And this is when <strong>the process of translation begins \u2014 ribosomes begin to read codons, translating them into chains of proteins!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Aside from creating ribosomes, the nucleolus has another important role.<\/p>\n<p>Over the last few years, scientists have begun to understand <strong>the importance nucleoli have in regulating the activation of p53<\/strong> \u2014 the tumor-suppressing protein placed in the nucleus.<\/p>\n<p>In most cancers, the p53 protein is altered, so, instead of preventing tumors from forming, p53 stops doing its job. But, according to an article published on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S1874939914002740?via%3Dihub\">ScienceDaily<\/a>, <strong>targeting nucleoli with chemotherapy could help activate the p53 gene again and incite it to fight off infected cells.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our body already has an elite cadre of Natural Killer Cells (NKCs) that unlashes cytotoxic blasts onto cancerous cells. In the BioWars universe, NKCs are personified as the courageous NKC leader Cid and his trusted soldier <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/characters\/syrinx\">Syrinx<\/a>. The two lead the NKC squad, instructing it to kill off <a href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/blog\/what-are-microbes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">viruses<\/a> and infected cells.<\/p>\n<p>However, in case NKCs fail to annihilate evil intruders, it\u2019s comforting to know that targeting nucleolus with meds could help prevent cancerous cells from spreading.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"mceNonEditable cta-custom\" href=\"https:\/\/2023.biowars.com\/characters\/classification\/bio-warriors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Meet the rest of the BioWars army and discover how they protect the immune system! <\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Key Takeaways On The Functions Of The Nucleus<\/h2>\n<p>The nucleus is among the most significant elements in eukaryotic cells. Aside from containing our genetic material, the nucleus is also where mitosis occurs, which is crucial for cell growth and replacing older cells.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, transcription occurs in the nucleus when DNA transcribes itself into RNA. And our bodies need RNA to synthesize proteins!<\/p>\n<p>What do you find particularly fascinating about nuclei? Drop us a comment below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that the nucleus, which has a diameter of approximately 10 micrometers, contains almost 6 feet, i.e., about 2m of DNA? Comparing the size of the nucleus to the length of the DNA would be like juxtaposing a blueberry to a rollercoaster. 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