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Nucleus
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nucleus
(biology) the part of a cell that contains most of the genetic information
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kern, sleutelgroep
a small group of indispensable persons or things
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kern, atoomkern
the positively charged dense center of an atom
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kern, nucleus
any histologically identifiable mass of neural cell bodies in the brain or spinal cord
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nucleus, centrale structuur
the central structure of the lens that is surrounded by the cortex
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kern, nucleus
the central core of a comet, which is composed of ice, dust, and rocky materials
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kern, nucleus
the central and typically sonorous part of a syllable, usually occupied by a vowel or a vowel-like sound
What is a "nucleus"?
A nucleus is the central part of a syllable, usually consisting of a vowel sound. It serves as the core around which the rest of the syllable is built, and it is essential for the syllable's structure. For example, in the word "cat," the nucleus is the "a" sound, while in "beat," the nucleus is the "ea" sound. The nucleus is important in phonetics because it contributes to the overall sound and rhythm of speech, playing a key role in how syllables are formed and how words are pronounced in various languages.
nucleus
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pronucleus
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pronucleus
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Voorbeeld
The nucleus plays a crucial role in cell division, as it coordinates the replication and distribution of genetic material to daughter cells.
The nucleus of a cell contains genetic material in the form of DNA, which regulates cellular activities.
The nucleus is surrounded by a double membrane called the nuclear envelope, which controls the passage of materials into and out of the nucleus.
Mutations in genes within the nucleus can lead to genetic disorders and diseases, affecting the normal function of cells and tissues.
The nucleus is surrounded by a double membrane called the nuclear envelope, which controls the passage of materials into and out of the nucleus.
