BIOLOGY
JAMB 2010 - Question 3
Biology 2010 JAMB Past Questions - Question 3: Which of the following is NOT a function of the nucleus of a cell?
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
A:
B:
C:
D:
Correct Answer
C
Explanation
Mitochondrionis the power-house where energy is produced in a cell. Options A, B, and C arecarried out by the nucleus. The nucleus has chromosomes that bear the genes.The genes contain the DNA (Deoxyribo nucleic acid) whjch stores the hereditaryinformation. The hereditary information is in form of code called genetic code.The genetic code detects the type of protein which the ribosome willmanufacture. In this manner, the nucleus controls the activities or lifeprocesses of the cell.

