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15. Central Dogma & Gene Regulation - Part 2 of 3

15. Central Dogma & Gene Regulation - Part 2 of 3

15. Central Dogma & Gene Regulation / Review of Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Gene Expression / Problem 5

Which of the following statements regarding transcription in prokaryotes and eukaryotes is true?

A

Transcription occurs in the nucleus of both eukaryotes and prokaryotes.

B

In prokaryotes, transcription takes place in the nucleolus, while in eukaryotes, it occurs within the nucleus.

C

Transcription in prokaryotes takes place in the cytoplasm, whereas in eukaryotes, it occurs in the nucleus.

D

Transcription occurs in the cytoplasm in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

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