nuclear envelope

Nucleus's double membrane

The nuclear envelope is the double membrane surrounding the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell, separating the genetic material from the cytoplasm.

It contains pores that regulate the passage of molecules between nucleus and cytoplasm.

During cell division, the nuclear envelope breaks down and reforms around the separated chromosomes.

structure

inner membrane

Innermost surrounding tissue layer

dynamics

mitosis

Nuclear division producing identical cells

phosphorylation · cell cycle

function

gene regulation

Managing when DNA activates

pathology

progeria

Genetic rapid-aging condition

transport

translocation

Movement to another place

Opposites
cellular membrane type

nuclear envelopeplasma membrane

Lipid bilayer enclosing cytoplasm

cell membrane · outer membrane · endoplasmic reticulum

COMPARTMENTALIZATION vs. OPENNESS

nuclear envelopenucleoid

Prokaryotic chromosome region

cytoplasm

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