Question

The _________ of the cell directs cell activity and acts like the control center.

Answer 1

the nucleus does this as it is basically the brain of the cell.
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Answer 2

The nucleus of the cell directs cell activity and acts like the control center. This is the place where gene activity is controlled in terms of the replication of the genes. In addition the movement and actions of the cell are also dictated from the nucleus.