Usage Note
Nukleo is used in scientific and educational contexts to refer to the nucleus of an atom or a cell, adapted from the Spanish núcleo. It is the standard term in Filipino-language science instruction at the secondary and tertiary levels. In casual speech, the English word 'nucleus' is often used instead.
Examples
" May nukleo ang bawat selula. "
Natural Translation
Every cell has a nucleus.
Literal Translation
Has nucleus the each cell.
" Ang nukleo ng selula ay naglalaman ng mahalagang impormasyon. "
Natural Translation
The nucleus of the cell contains important information.
Literal Translation
The nucleus of cell contains important information.
" Ipinaliwanag ng guro na ang nukleo ang kumokontrol sa lahat ng gawain ng selula at nag-iimbak ng materyal na henetiko. "
Natural Translation
The teacher explained that the nucleus controls all the cell's activities and stores its genetic material.
Literal Translation
Explained by teacher that the nucleus the controls all of activity of cell and stores of material genetic.
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