Which of the following describes the function of the nuclear pore complex?
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Correct answer: Selective transport of RNA and proteins between the nucleus and cytoplasm
Nuclear pores are gatekeepers that regulate the entry and exit of molecules. Small molecules diffuse freely, but large proteins and RNA require specific signal sequences and carrier proteins to pass through.
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