Problem: The nucleus is called the center of the cell because it has the ability to do which of the following? Need Assignment Help? It transforms organic compounds into energy that is accessible to the cell. It transforms organic compounds into energy that is accessible to the cell. It breaks down and digests worn-out parts of the cell. It breaks down and digests worn-out parts of the cell. It contains the DNA that is essential for protein synthesis to keep the cell alive. It contains the DNA that is essential for protein synthesis to keep the cell alive. It carries and copies DNA instructions for protein synthesis to the cytoplasm. It carries and copies DNA instructions for protein synthesis to the cytoplasm.