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Which cell organelle controls most of the activities of the cell?

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Nature and occurrence The nucleus is a large, centrally located spherical cellular component. It is bounded by two nuclear membrane, both forming a nuclear envelope. Nuclear envelope encloses a space between two nuclear membranes and is connected to a system of membranes called the ER (Endoplasmic Reticulum). It encloses nucleolus, nuclear pore and nucleoplasm.

Nucleus has very important functions as listed below
1. The nucleus controls all metabolic activites of the cell. if the nucleus is removed from a cell, the protoplasm ultimately dries up and dies.
2. It regulates the cell cycle.
3. It is concerned with the transmission of hereditary traits form the parent to offspring.
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