NEET2026BiologyChapterActual
Which of the following statements regarding the nucleus and its components is incorrect?
Options
- AThe outer nuclear membrane usually remains continuous with the endoplasmic reticulum.
- BThe nucleolus is a spherical, membrane-bound structure present inside the nucleoplasm.
- CChromatin contains DNA, basic histone proteins, non-histone proteins, and also RNA.
- DMature erythrocytes of many mammals lack a nucleus.
Correct answer
B. The nucleolus is a spherical, membrane-bound structure present inside the nucleoplasm.
Step-by-step solution
The nucleolus is a spherical structure present in the nucleoplasm. Its content is continuous with the rest of the nucleoplasm as it is not a membrane-bound structure. It is a site for active ribosomal RNA synthesis. The outer nuclear membrane usually remains continuous with the endoplasmic reticulum and also bears ribosomes on it. Chromatin contains DNA and some basic proteins called histones, some non-histone proteins, and also RNA. Mature erythrocytes of many mammals and sieve tube cells of vascular plants lack a