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One of the essential functions of the cell is transcription (RNA from DNA). Where is this carried out in eukaryotic cells and where is this carried out in prokaryotic cells?Question 16Select one:a.Mitochondria in eukaryotes, plasma membrane in prokaryotes.b.Endoplasmic reticulum for eukaryotes, cytoplasm for prokaryotes.c.Nucleoid region in eukaryotes, nucleus region for prokaryotes.d.Nucleus in eukaryotes, nucleoid region for prokaryotes.Clear my choice

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One of the essential functions of the cell is transcription (RNA from DNA). Where is this carried out in eukaryotic cells and where is this carried out in prokaryotic cells?Question 16Select one:a.Mitochondria in eukaryotes, plasma membrane in prokaryotes.b.Endoplasmic reticulum for eukaryotes, cytoplasm for prokaryotes.c.Nucleoid region in eukaryotes, nucleus region for prokaryotes.d.Nucleus in eukaryotes, nucleoid region for prokaryotes.Clear my choice

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The correct answer is d. Nucleus in eukaryotes, nucleoid region for prokaryotes.

In eukaryotic cells, transcription occurs in the nucleus where the DNA is located. The DNA is transcribed into RNA, which then exits the nucleus and is translated into protein in the cytoplasm.

In prokaryotic cells, which do not have a nucleus, transcription occurs in the nucleoid region where the DNA is located. The DNA is transcribed into RNA, which is immediately translated into protein in the cytoplasm.

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