The most important organelle of a eukaryotic cell is also its defining feature, the
nucleus. Why is the nucleus so critical to eukaryotes?

1 Answer

Answer :

It houses DNA.
Also, the nucleus is the site where DNA begins to be interpreted through
transcription.

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