Here's why:
* DNA: The nucleus houses the cell's DNA, which contains the genetic code. This code is organized into genes, and each gene provides instructions for building a specific protein.
* Transcription: The DNA code is transcribed into messenger RNA (mRNA) within the nucleus. This mRNA molecule carries the protein-building instructions out of the nucleus.
* Translation: The mRNA travels to ribosomes, which are located in the cytoplasm. Ribosomes then use the instructions from the mRNA to assemble amino acids into proteins.
So, while the nucleus doesn't directly make proteins, it contains the blueprint and initiates the process.
