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The nucleus, as the 'control center' of the cell, regulates cell functions, almost like a brain in a body. Without genetic material, a cell cannot reproduce or communicate with other cells. A cell without internal coordination and control will not be able to survive more than a few days. It can, however survive for a while. An example of a cell that survives for a few days without a nucleus is a mature erythrocyte (red blood cell). Regardless of ability to function for a short time, the cell would eventually die.

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