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Nucleus

/nˈukliəs/
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(noun) The core, central part of something, around which other elements are assembled.

You two are the nucleus of the team.
A great deal of energy is locked up in the nucleus.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the cell contains most of the genetic material in the form of chromosomes.

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