What contains DNA in eukaryotic cells?

Recall that DNA contains the information required to build cellular proteins. In eukaryotic cells, the membrane that surrounds the nucleus — commonly called the nuclear envelope — partitions this DNA from the cell's protein synthesis machinery, which is located in the cytoplasm. read more

The nucleus is what contains the DNA of a eukaryotic cell. It is usually in the center of the cell, but not always. It is below the large central vacuole in some plant cells. read more

The cell nucleus contains the DNA inherited from each parent, which is used to control the cell's activities and to determine hereditary traits. The mitochondria also contain DNA, called mtDNA, so that they can reproduce themselves as needed. read more