Answer the following question given this paragraph: 

All living cells are surrounded by a cell membrane. Plant cells (Figure 17.3 "An Idealized Plant Cell") and animal cells (Figure 17.4 "An Idealized Animal Cell") contain a cell nucleus that is also surrounded by a membrane and holds the genetic information for the cell. (For more information about genetics and DNA, see Chapter 19 "Nucleic Acids". ) Everything between the cell membrane and the nuclear membrane—including Saylor URL: http://www. saylor. org/books.


Q: What part of the cell is surrounded by a membrane and holds the genetic information for the cell?

 Choices:

- cell wall

- upper

- lower

- nucleus

A:
nucleus
