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  • The Nucleus: Structure and Function - The Cell's Control Center
    The cell structure that contains DNA and controls the functions of the cell is called the nucleus.

    Here's why:

    * DNA Storage: The nucleus is the central command center of the cell and houses the cell's genetic material, DNA. DNA contains the instructions for building and maintaining the cell.

    * Control Center: The nucleus directs the cell's activities by controlling which proteins are made and when. It does this by transcribing DNA into RNA, which then travels out of the nucleus to be translated into proteins.

    * Other Functions: The nucleus also plays a role in cell division, ensuring that each new cell receives a complete copy of the DNA.

    Let me know if you have any more questions about the cell or its structures!

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