The nucleus and nucleolus are running for president and vice president of the cell. The nucleus is described as the brain and leader of the cell, containing the DNA and directing major cellular activities. The DNA in the nucleus allows for protein synthesis. The nucleolus is the largest organelle in the nucleus and acts as the ribosome factory, regulating protein and cellular functions. It has a dense fibrilla component, fibrilla centers, and granular components that make up its structure.

1. NUCLEUS
&
NUCLEOLUS
F O R P R E S I D E N T
A N D
V I C E P R E S I D E N T

2. NUCLEUS
NATURAL BORN LEADER
• ”Brain” of the cell and leads the cell in its functions
• Responsible for major cellular activities of an eukaryotic cell
• Houses the DNA
• Largest and most prominent organelle in the cell

3. THE DNA
• Contains chromosomes, which are made of DNA,
• DNA allows cells to synthesize proteins
• Without DNA stored in the nucleus, the eukaryotic cell would not be able to produce
proteins, therefore would not be able to carry out its major life functions

4. NUCLEAR MEMBRANE
• Protected by a double membrane, the nuclear membrane
• Has pores allowing the movement allowing movement of substances through it
• Joins with the endoplasmic reticulum

5. NUCLEOLUS
VICE PRESIDENT
• “Brain” of the nucleus
• Largest organelle in the nucleus
• Ribosome factory

6. FUNCTIONS
• Ribosome production factory
• Regulates transactions of proteins and cellular functions in the cell
• Assembles and produces ribosomes that are needed for protein production

7. STRUCTURE
• Main structural components
– Dense fibrilla component (DFC)
– Fibrilla centers (FC)
– Granular components (GC)

8. MUDSLINGING
MITOCHONDRIA
• Over 44 different mitochondrial diseases
• Most are caused by autosomal defects

9. MUDSLINGING
ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM
• Malfunction causes:
– Diabetes
– Parkinson's disease
– Alzheimer’s disease
– Bipolar disorder

10. MUDSLINGING
RIBOSOMES
• Malfunction can lead to:
– Cancer
– Skeletal abnormalities
– Mental retardation
– Cardiac defects

11. REFERENCES
NUCLEUS
• kscience.co.uk
• biologywise.com
• biologyfunfacts.weekly.com
• micro.magnet.fsu.edu

12. REFERENCES
NUCLEOLUS
• ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
• softschool.com
• biologywise.com

13. REFERENCES
MUDSLINGING
• undf.org
• ncbi.nlm.nih.gov