Question: what are some characteristics of the nucleus?
Answer: Nucleus. contains most of the genes in the cell. ... 
Nuclear envelope. -"membrane" ... 
Pore Complex. -protein structure lines each pore. ... 
Nuclear Lamina. -netlike array of proteins that maintains shape. ... 
Chromosomes. -carry genetic information (DNA) ... 
Chromatin. ... 
Human chromosome count. ... 
Nucleolus.