Laprain briefly.
- Differentiate between the following pairs of terms
(b) Nucleolus and nucleus
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Answer:
Nucleolus and nucleus - The nucleolus is a structure found in the nucleus of cells and it forms around specific chromosomal regions in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells and is made up of proteins and ribonucleic acids. The nucleus is a membrane-enclosed organelle found in eukaryotic cells.
Nucleus | Nucleolus
Large in size | Very small in size
Bound by the nuclear envelope | It has no limiting membrane
It contains chromosomes. | It does not hold any chromosomes
It is rich in DNA, the genetic material. | It is rich in RNA.