Nucleus

The nucleus consists of the nuclear envelope, nucleolus, chromatin, and nucleoplasm.

Nuclear Envelope
Structure -two unit membranes with a fluid-filled space -nuclear pores present -outer membrane may be continuous with endoplasmic reticulum Function -selectively permeable to control movement in or out -contains nuclear contents

Chromatin
Structure -composed of long thin strands of DNA Function -contains instructions that control cell metabolism and heredity

Nucleolus
Structure -non-membraneous matri of !NA "ribonucleic acid# and protein Function - instructions in DNA are copied here - wor$s with ribosomes in the synthesis of protein