Which structure, visible under electron microscopy, regulates transport between the cell nucleus and cytoplasm?
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Correct answer: Pores within the nuclear envelope
The nuclear envelope is perforated by nuclear pore complexes that control the bidirectional transport of RNA, proteins, and other molecules between nucleus and cytoplasm; these pores are visible under high-resolution EM.
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