Question

which of the following is not a characteristic of the nuclear envelope?
a it encloses the genetic material of the cell
b many tiny holes called nuclear pores are found in the nuclear envelope
c the outside membrane is continuous with the rough endoplasmic reticulum
d it is composed of a single layer of membrane

Explanation:

The nuclear envelope is a double - membrane structure. It encloses the cell's genetic material (DNA), has nuclear pores, and its outer membrane is continuous with the rough endoplasmic reticulum. A single - layer membrane is not a characteristic of the nuclear envelope.

Answer:

D. It is composed of a single layer of membrane