NUCLEUS

MAIN FUNCTION

• To control gene expression and mediate the
• replication of DNA during the cell cycle.

LESSER KNOWN FUNCTIONS

• Contains the cells genetic material
• Controls the activities of the cell by regulating
• Gene expression

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• Has newly made mRNA go through a process
• Where the immature mRNA is converted into
• Mature mRNA before being sent to ribosomes
• For protein synthesis

History
The nucleus was the first organelle discovered. It was discovered by Anton van Leeuwenhoekk, who observed a "lumen", the nucleus, in red blood cells of salmon.

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