Wisconsin Esthetics State Board Practice Test

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What is the primary function of the nucleus in a cell?

Production of energy
Control center for cell activities
Outer protective layer of the cell
Site of protein synthesis

The correct answer is: Control center for cell activities

The primary function of the nucleus in a cell is to serve as the control center for cell activities. The nucleus houses the cell's genetic material, DNA, which contains the instructions for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of the organism. It regulates gene expression and mediates the replication of DNA during the cell cycle, ensuring that the right proteins are made at the right times. Unlike the production of energy, which is primarily managed by the mitochondria, the nucleus is not directly involved in energy metabolism. Additionally, it is not the outer protective layer of the cell; that role is fulfilled by the cell membrane. While protein synthesis occurs primarily in the cytoplasm and involves ribosomes, the nucleus plays a critical indirect role by transcribing DNA into messenger RNA, which then travels to the ribosomes for translation into proteins. Therefore, the nucleus stands out as the central hub for managing cellular functions and storing genetic information.