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Glossary Term

Glossary
Term
Nucleus MGI Glossary
Definition
The organelle in a eukaryotic cell that contains the chromosomes. In most types of eukaryotic cells, the nucleus breaks down as chromosomes condense during cell division. See the Figure at NHGRI.
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MGI 5.12 		The Jackson Laboratory