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Nucleoporins are __________(a) Nuclear pores(b) Ribosomes on nuclear membranes(c) rRNAs in the nucleolus(d) None of the mentionedThis question was addressed to me in an internship interview.My enquiry is from Nucleus topic in chapter Nucleus & Aerobic Respiration of Cell Biology

Answer» RIGHT ANSWER is (a) Nuclear pores

Easiest explanation: The nuclear membrane is a double-layered membrane that is interrupted in PLACES by the nuclear pores. The nuclear pores provide channels for the transport of molecules such as water, PROTEINS, RNAs etc. The nuclear pores are collectively known as NUCLEOPORINS.


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