The functional activities of a cell are controlled and directed b…

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The functional activities of a cell are controlled and directed by the:

A
Protoplasm
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Nucleus
C
Mitochondria
D
Endoplasmic reticulum

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Answer

Correct option: B.

Nucleus

The nucleus is the most important and the largest component of the cell. Nucleus regulates the four main functions of the cell which are protein synthesis, cell division, growth and differentiation are carried out by the nucleus. Nucleus regulates all these cellular activities by controlling the enzymes required for cellular processes. Enzymes are proteins and protein synthesis is controlled by nucleus as $\text{mRNA}$ required for protein synthesis is made from $\text{DNA}$ which is situated in the nucleus.

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