The number of nucleoli in a nucleus is generally related to:
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Correct answer: Number of rRNA gene clusters
Nucleoli form around nucleolar organizer regions, which contain clusters of rRNA genes. Cells with more rRNA gene clusters generally have multiple nucleoli to meet their ribosome production demands.
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