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What is the main function of the nucleolus?

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The nucleus houses the cell’s genetic material, or DNA, and is also the site of synthesis for ribosomes, the cellular machines that assemble proteins.
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The nucleolus' main function is to rewrite ribosomal RNA and combine it with proteins.
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