What is the nuclear membrane?

The nuclear envelope, also known as the nuclear membrane, is made up of two lipid bilayer membranes which surrounds the nucleus, and in eukaryotic cells it encases the genetic material. The nuclear envelope consists of two lipid bilayer membranes, an inner nuclear membrane, and an outer nuclear membrane. read more

The double-layered membrane enclosing the nucleus of a cell. nuclear envelope The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. read more

The nuclear membrane, also called the nuclear envelope, is defined as a membrane that surrounds the genetic material contained within the nucleus of a cell. The nuclear membrane is made up of the inner and outer membranes, the lamina and pore complexes. read more