Question

Nucleolus is

• A. rounded structure found in cytoplasm near nucleus.
• B. rounded structure inside nucleus and having rRNA.
• C. rod-shaped structure in cytoplasm near the nucleus.
• D. none of the above.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Nucleolus is a small rounded body within a resting nucleus that contains RNA and proteins. It is usually associated with a specific chromosomal site and involved in ribosomal RNA synthesis and the formation of ribosomes.