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Glossary Term Nucleus
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 Image at Wikipedia.

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last database update
04/30/2024
MGI 6.23
The Jackson Laboratory