Nucleus: Structure, Chromatin, Nucleolus · Zoology

During cell division, the nucleolus:

  1. Becomes larger
  2. Divides by fission
  3. Disappears temporarily
  4. Migrates to the cytoplasm
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Correct answer: Disappears temporarily

The nucleolus disassembles during prophase of mitosis and reappears during telophase. This reflects the temporary halt in rRNA synthesis.

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