In eukaryotes, the piece of cellular anatomy that separates the genetic material from the rest of the cell is called the __________.
A) nucleus
B) cytoplasm
C) organelle
D) plasma membrane

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The nucleus in eukaryotic cells contains the genetic material (DNA) and is surrounded by a nuclear membrane that separates it from the rest of the cell. The cytoplasm refers to the region of the cell outside of the nucleus but within the plasma membrane, and includes various organelles. The plasma membrane is a phospholipid bilayer that encloses the entire cell, but does not separate the genetic material specifically. Organelles are structures within the cell that have specialized functions, but do not necessarily separate the genetic material from the rest of the cell.

In Eukaryotes, the Piece of Cellular Anatomy That Separates the Genetic