The function of the nuclear pores is to
A) synthesize and repair DNA.
B) assemble ribosomes from raw materials that are synthesized in the nucleus.
C) communicate with components of the endomembrane system.
D) regulate movement of materials across the nuclear membrane.
E) support the nuclear envelope.

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Nuclear pores regulate the movement of materials such as RNA and proteins across the nuclear membrane. This selective transport is important for maintaining the integrity and function of the nucleus.

The Function of the Nuclear Pores Is to