The nuclear lamina is an array of filaments on the inner side of the nuclear membrane. If a method were found that could cause the lamina to fall into disarray, what would you expect to be the most likely consequence?
A) the loss of all nuclear function
B) the inability of the nucleus to divide during cell division
C) a change in the shape of the nucleus
D) failure of chromosomes to carry genetic information
E) inability of the nucleus to keep out destructive chemicals

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The nuclear lamina provides structural support to the nucleus, and if it were to fall into disarray, the shape of the nucleus would be affected. This could potentially impact the function of certain nuclear processes, but it would not necessarily cause the complete loss of nuclear function or failure of chromosomes to carry genetic information. The inability of the nucleus to divide during cell division is also unlikely to be the most likely consequence of a disrupted nuclear lamina. Finally, the nuclear membrane is responsible for keeping out destructive chemicals, not the nuclear lamina.

The Nuclear Lamina Is an Array of Filaments on the Inner