Which of the following best describes the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell?
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Correct answer: A membrane-bound organelle containing genetic material
The eukaryotic nucleus is enclosed by a double-layered nuclear membrane and houses the cell's DNA. This compartmentalization is absent in prokaryotic cells.
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