Which of the Following is Not True of the Nucleus

Question

Which of the following is not true of the nucleus?
A) It is found in both eukaryotes and prokaryotes
B) It contains the cell's "genetic blueprint"
C) It exerts a profound influence over all cellular metabolic functions
D) It contains chromatin fibers
E) It is bounded by membrane

Accepted Answer

The nucleus is a characteristic feature of eukaryotic cells and is not found in prokaryotes, which include bacteria and archaea. Prokaryotic cells contain their genetic material in a nucleoid region, not a membrane-bound nucleus.