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NUCLEUS
PRESENTED BY:
MAULIK R PATEL
MSc. Biochemistry
ROLL NO-11
403 UNIT III
Presentation Overview
 Introduction
 Types of cell
 Components of Nucleus
 The Nuclear Envelope
 The Nucleoplasm
 The Nucleolus
 Chromatin/Molecular structure of chromosome
 Function of nucleus
 Reference
Introduction
 Prominent & Characteristic features
 ‘Eukaryon’ means ‘true nucleus’
 Very essence of eukaryote – membrane bounded nucleus
 Imp functions;
– Physically separates DNA from the cytoplasm’s
complex metabolic machinery
– Nuclear membrane serve as boundary
Discovery of Nucleus
TYPES OF EUCARYOTIC
CELL
General Definition
 The nucleus is the genetic control center
of a eukaryotic cell.
 In most cells, there is only one nucleus. It
is spherical, and the most prominent part
of the cell, making up 10% of the cell’s
volume.
 It has a unique structure and function
that is essential the cell.
Components of Nucleus
1. Nuclear Envelope – pore
riddled
2. Nucleoplasm – Fluid
interior portion
3. Nucleolus – Dense cluster
of RNA & Proteins –
ribosomes
4. Chromatin – all DNA+
Proteins
Average diameter of nucleus is 6 um, which
occupies around 10%of cell volume.
Ultrastructure Of Nucleus
NuclearMembrane
 Also known as nuclear envelope or
nucleolemma
 Separates the nuclear material from
cytoplasm
 Consists of two lipid bilayers
 Outer membrane
 Inner membrane
 The nuclear envelope is a double-layered
membrane perforated with pores, which control
the flow of material going in and out of the
nucleus.
The outer layer is connected to the endoplasmic
reticulum, communicating with the cytoplasm
of the cell. The exchange of the large molecules
(protein and RNA) between the nucleus and
cytoplasm happens here.
Function Of Nuclear Membrane
 Shape And Stability: Helps The Nucleus From Collapsing
 Compartmentalizing: Separates The Nuclear Material
From Cellular Material
 Regulation Of Substances: Allow The Exchange Of
Materials
 Communication: Develops A Chemical Connection
Between Nucleus And Cell
The Nuclear Pore
 Most distinctive feature of NE
 Small cylindrical channels –direct contact b/w cytosol &
Nucleoplasm
 Readily visible – freeze fracture microscopy
 Mammalian nucleus – 3000 to 4000 pores
 Inner & outer membranes fused
 Structural complexity – control transport of key
molecules
Function Of Nuclear Pores
 Exchange of materials between
nucleus and cytoplasm
 Passive diffusion of low molecular
weight solutes
 Efficient passage through the
complex requires several proteins
factors
Nucleoplasm
 A jelly-like (made mostly of water) matrix within the nucleus
 Just like the cytoplasm found inside a cell, the nucleus
contains nucleoplasm, also known as karyoplasm.
 All the other materials “float” inside
 Helps the nucleus keep its shape and serves as the median for
the transportation of important molecules within the nucleus
 The nucleoplasm is a type of protoplasm that is made up
mostly of water, a mixture of various molecules, and
dissolved ions.
 It is completely enclosed within the nuclear membrane or
nuclear envelope
 Ribosome factory
 Large, prominent structures
 Doesn’t have membrane
 Most cells have 2 or more
 Directs synthesis of RNA
 The nucleolus takes up around 25% of the volume of
the nucleus.
 This structure is made up of proteins and ribonucleic
acids (rna). Its main function is to rewrite
ribosomal RNA(rrna) and combine it with proteins.
 This results in the formation of incomplete
ribosomes.
The Nucleolus
Function of nucleolus
 Site for transcription
 Assemblage of ribosomes
 Synthesis of ribosomes
 Synthesis of RNA
Chromatin/ Molecular Structure
Of Chromosomes
 Chromosomes contain DNA in a condensed form
attached to a histone protein.
 Eukaryotic chromosomes – two broad components.
1. Nucleic acids:
- DNA (primary nucleic acid)
+ small amt of RNA (transit to the cytoplasm)
2. Proteins:
i. Histones (basic pH) – core histones (H2A, H2B, H3
& H4), Linker histone (H1)
ii. Non Histone proteins
 Histones bind to –vely charged DNA – stability to the
DNA
 Mixture of DNA & proteins – basic structural unit
of chromosomes - chromatin fiber
 E/M examination of intephase chromatin – ellipsoidal
beads
 joined by linker DNA known as Nucleosomes.
 Chromatin can be
differentiated into two
regions (during
interphase & early
prophase)
1. Euchromatin –
lightly staining
2. Heterochromatin –
densely staining
Euchromatin Heterochromatin
Lightly staining regions Darkly staining
Less tightly packed chromatin
fibers therefore non condensed
Tightly packed chromatin fibers
therefore condensed
Not visible – light microscope,
undergo regular changes in
morphology with cell division
Visible, remain highly
condensed in all stages
Genetically active regions Genetically inactive regions –
either they lack genes/ contain
genes that are not expressed
Replicates earlier during S
phase
Replicates later during S phase
GC rich AT rich
Function of chromosome
 It controls the activities of cell
 Information in the form of genes is
located on chromosomes
 Control inheritance and metabolism
Functions
 The nucleus is often compared to the
“command center,” as it controls all
functions of the cell.
 It is important in regulating the actions of
the cells.
 It plays an important part in creating the
cell’s proteins.
 It is involved in important processes
dealing with DNA and other genetic
molecules.
DNA
DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, contains the
information needed for the creation of proteins
(which include enzymes and hormones) and is
stored in the nucleus, as already said, in the form of
chromatin or chromosomes.
The nucleus is the site of DNA duplication, which
is needed for cell division (mitosis) and organism
reproduction and growth.
Proteins and Cell Regulation
 The nucleus oversees cells’ functions and
regulatory mechanisms for keeping the cell
healthy and alive.
 The nucleus controls growth of the cell through
the synthesis of structural proteins, energy and
nutrient metabolism.
 The nucleus regulates the secretion of ribosomes,
which are made in the nucleolus and are the sites
of gene transcription.
• http://www.biologie.uni-hamburg.de/b-online/library/onlinebio/nucleus_1.gif
• http://kentsimmons.uwinnipeg.ca/cm1504/nucleus.htm
• http://www.cellsalive.com/cells/nucleus.htm
• http://www.buzzle.com/articles/nucleus-function.html
• http://www.buzzle.com/articles/cell-nucleus-structure-and-functions.html
• http://www.biologie.uni-hamburg.de/b-online/library/onlinebio/nucleus_1.gif
• http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-nucleoplasm.htm
• Campbell, Neil A., Lawrence G. Mitchell, and Jane B. Reece. Biology:
Concepts and Connections. San Francisco: Benjamin/Cummings, 2000.
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Nucleus

  • 1. NUCLEUS PRESENTED BY: MAULIK R PATEL MSc. Biochemistry ROLL NO-11 403 UNIT III
  • 2. Presentation Overview  Introduction  Types of cell  Components of Nucleus  The Nuclear Envelope  The Nucleoplasm  The Nucleolus  Chromatin/Molecular structure of chromosome  Function of nucleus  Reference
  • 3. Introduction  Prominent & Characteristic features  ‘Eukaryon’ means ‘true nucleus’  Very essence of eukaryote – membrane bounded nucleus  Imp functions; – Physically separates DNA from the cytoplasm’s complex metabolic machinery – Nuclear membrane serve as boundary
  • 5.
  • 7. General Definition  The nucleus is the genetic control center of a eukaryotic cell.  In most cells, there is only one nucleus. It is spherical, and the most prominent part of the cell, making up 10% of the cell’s volume.  It has a unique structure and function that is essential the cell.
  • 8. Components of Nucleus 1. Nuclear Envelope – pore riddled 2. Nucleoplasm – Fluid interior portion 3. Nucleolus – Dense cluster of RNA & Proteins – ribosomes 4. Chromatin – all DNA+ Proteins Average diameter of nucleus is 6 um, which occupies around 10%of cell volume.
  • 10. NuclearMembrane  Also known as nuclear envelope or nucleolemma  Separates the nuclear material from cytoplasm  Consists of two lipid bilayers  Outer membrane  Inner membrane
  • 11.  The nuclear envelope is a double-layered membrane perforated with pores, which control the flow of material going in and out of the nucleus. The outer layer is connected to the endoplasmic reticulum, communicating with the cytoplasm of the cell. The exchange of the large molecules (protein and RNA) between the nucleus and cytoplasm happens here.
  • 12. Function Of Nuclear Membrane  Shape And Stability: Helps The Nucleus From Collapsing  Compartmentalizing: Separates The Nuclear Material From Cellular Material  Regulation Of Substances: Allow The Exchange Of Materials  Communication: Develops A Chemical Connection Between Nucleus And Cell
  • 13. The Nuclear Pore  Most distinctive feature of NE  Small cylindrical channels –direct contact b/w cytosol & Nucleoplasm  Readily visible – freeze fracture microscopy  Mammalian nucleus – 3000 to 4000 pores  Inner & outer membranes fused  Structural complexity – control transport of key molecules
  • 14.
  • 15. Function Of Nuclear Pores  Exchange of materials between nucleus and cytoplasm  Passive diffusion of low molecular weight solutes  Efficient passage through the complex requires several proteins factors
  • 16. Nucleoplasm  A jelly-like (made mostly of water) matrix within the nucleus  Just like the cytoplasm found inside a cell, the nucleus contains nucleoplasm, also known as karyoplasm.  All the other materials “float” inside  Helps the nucleus keep its shape and serves as the median for the transportation of important molecules within the nucleus  The nucleoplasm is a type of protoplasm that is made up mostly of water, a mixture of various molecules, and dissolved ions.  It is completely enclosed within the nuclear membrane or nuclear envelope
  • 17.  Ribosome factory  Large, prominent structures  Doesn’t have membrane  Most cells have 2 or more  Directs synthesis of RNA  The nucleolus takes up around 25% of the volume of the nucleus.  This structure is made up of proteins and ribonucleic acids (rna). Its main function is to rewrite ribosomal RNA(rrna) and combine it with proteins.  This results in the formation of incomplete ribosomes. The Nucleolus
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  • 19. Function of nucleolus  Site for transcription  Assemblage of ribosomes  Synthesis of ribosomes  Synthesis of RNA
  • 20. Chromatin/ Molecular Structure Of Chromosomes  Chromosomes contain DNA in a condensed form attached to a histone protein.  Eukaryotic chromosomes – two broad components. 1. Nucleic acids: - DNA (primary nucleic acid) + small amt of RNA (transit to the cytoplasm) 2. Proteins: i. Histones (basic pH) – core histones (H2A, H2B, H3 & H4), Linker histone (H1) ii. Non Histone proteins
  • 21.  Histones bind to –vely charged DNA – stability to the DNA  Mixture of DNA & proteins – basic structural unit of chromosomes - chromatin fiber  E/M examination of intephase chromatin – ellipsoidal beads  joined by linker DNA known as Nucleosomes.
  • 22.  Chromatin can be differentiated into two regions (during interphase & early prophase) 1. Euchromatin – lightly staining 2. Heterochromatin – densely staining
  • 23. Euchromatin Heterochromatin Lightly staining regions Darkly staining Less tightly packed chromatin fibers therefore non condensed Tightly packed chromatin fibers therefore condensed Not visible – light microscope, undergo regular changes in morphology with cell division Visible, remain highly condensed in all stages Genetically active regions Genetically inactive regions – either they lack genes/ contain genes that are not expressed Replicates earlier during S phase Replicates later during S phase GC rich AT rich
  • 24. Function of chromosome  It controls the activities of cell  Information in the form of genes is located on chromosomes  Control inheritance and metabolism
  • 25. Functions  The nucleus is often compared to the “command center,” as it controls all functions of the cell.  It is important in regulating the actions of the cells.  It plays an important part in creating the cell’s proteins.  It is involved in important processes dealing with DNA and other genetic molecules.
  • 26. DNA DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, contains the information needed for the creation of proteins (which include enzymes and hormones) and is stored in the nucleus, as already said, in the form of chromatin or chromosomes. The nucleus is the site of DNA duplication, which is needed for cell division (mitosis) and organism reproduction and growth.
  • 27. Proteins and Cell Regulation  The nucleus oversees cells’ functions and regulatory mechanisms for keeping the cell healthy and alive.  The nucleus controls growth of the cell through the synthesis of structural proteins, energy and nutrient metabolism.  The nucleus regulates the secretion of ribosomes, which are made in the nucleolus and are the sites of gene transcription.
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