Which of the following statements is true regarding the differences between eukaryotic mRNA and prokaryotic mRNA?

• A. Prokaryotic mRNA undergoes extensive processing after transcription, including 5' capping, 3' polyadenylation, and splicing.
• B. Eukaryotic mRNA contains introns and exons while prokaryotic mRNA does not.
• C. Both eukaryotic and prokaryotic mRNAs are polycistronic.
• D. Transcription and translation both occur in the cytoplasm for eukaryotes.

Answer: (A)