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Nucleus
What does it do?
The nucleus is the control centre of the cell. It contains DNA — the instructions that tell the cell what to do, when to grow, and how to work. Every cell needs one to function properly.
Think of it like...
Think of it like the head teacher's office in a school. All the important decisions and instructions come from here!
🌟 Fun Fact
Your DNA is about 2 metres long when stretched out, but it's coiled up so tightly that it fits inside a nucleus that's smaller than a grain of sand!
🖨️ In My Model
In my 3D model, the nucleus is the purple piece off to one side of the cell, with a cut-out cross section so you can see inside it.