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The nucleus of a cell is most responsible for what function?

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The nucleus is like the brain of the cell.
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The main function of the cell nucleus is to control gene expression and to mediate DNA replication during the cell cycle. The nucleus provides a site for transcription in the cytoplasm, allowing levels of regulation that are not available in prokaryotes.

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