kapseloitumisesta

Kapseloituminen refers to the process by which certain organisms, known as eukaryotes, encase their genetic material within a membrane-bound structure called the nucleus. This process is a fundamental characteristic of eukaryotic cells and is distinct from prokaryotic cells, which lack a nucleus and have their genetic material freely floating in the cytoplasm. The nucleus serves as a protective compartment for the DNA, allowing for more efficient regulation of gene expression and DNA replication. The membrane that surrounds the nucleus is called the nuclear envelope, which is continuous with the endoplasmic reticulum. The nuclear envelope contains nuclear pores that facilitate the transport of molecules between the nucleus and the cytoplasm. Kapseloituminen is a critical feature that contributes to the complexity and diversity of eukaryotic organisms.