The function of the nuclear pores is to
A) synthesize and repair DNA, the unit of genetic information.
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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The nuclear pores regulate the movement of materials across the nuclear membrane, allowing certain molecules to enter or exit the nucleus while preventing others from doing so. This helps to maintain the integrity of the genome and ensure proper cellular function.

The Function of the Nuclear Pores Is to