Which of the following is a key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic tr

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following is a key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic transcription?
  1. Prokaryotes have introns
  2. Eukaryotes require a primer
  3. Prokaryotic transcription occurs in the cytoplasm
  4. Eukaryotic transcription is faster

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following is a key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic transcription?
  • Step 1: Understand what transcription is. It is the process of making RNA from DNA.
  • Step 2: Know that there are two main types of cells: prokaryotic and eukaryotic.
  • Step 3: Identify where transcription happens in prokaryotic cells. It occurs in the cytoplasm.
  • Step 4: Identify where transcription happens in eukaryotic cells. It occurs in the nucleus.
  • Step 5: Compare the two locations. Prokaryotes do transcription in the cytoplasm, while eukaryotes do it in the nucleus.
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