Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

  1. The nucleus contains cytoplasms, which are visible as rod-shaped structures, only when the cell is about to divide.

  2. The nuclear membrane has pores, which allow the transfer of material from inside the nucleus to outside.

  3. The functional segments of DNA are called genes.

  4. Rough endoplasmic reticulum has ribosomes on it.

  5. Viruses lack any membranes, and hence do not show characteristics of life until they enter a living body.
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Explanation

Yes, this statement is incorrect, hence the correct answer. The nucleus contains chromosomes, not cytoplasms, which are visible as rod-shaped structures, only when the cell is about to divide. 

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