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How are the nucleus and nucleoid protected inside the cell?
Posted April 17, 2024
Answer
The nucleus is enveloped by a protective double-membrane called the nuclear membrane, which separates the nucleus and its contents from other cellular components. It is found only in the eukaryotic cell.
The nucleoid is not enclosed by any protective membrane and is not separated from the other cellular components. It is found only in the prokaryotic cell.
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