WAEC Biology 1992 Question 6

Question 6

Cell Structure and Organisation

Which of the following is not true of the nucleus of a living cell? It contains

  1. A.chromosomes
  2. B.nucleolus
  3. C.nucleoplasm
  4. D.chromatids
  5. E.ribosomes
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (ribosomes)

Explanation

The nucleus contains nucleoplasm, chromosomes (made of chromatids) and a nucleolus; ribosomes are found in the cytoplasm.