Which of the Following Processes Occurs in Prokaryotes but Not

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following processes occurs in prokaryotes but not in eukaryotes?

• A) post-transcriptional splicing
• B) transcription and translation occur simultaneously
• C) translation in the absence of a ribosome
• D) gene splicing

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Definitions:

Gravitational Equilibrium

The state where gravitational forces within a star are balanced by the outward pressure of nuclear fusion, key in stellar structure.

Vestibule

An entrance or enclosed anteroom between the outer door and the interior parts of a house or building, or the central cavity of the labyrinth of the ear.

Crista Ampullaris

A sensory organ located within the semicircular canals of the inner ear, detecting head movements.

Otoliths

Small calcium carbonate crystals in the inner ear that, along with hair cells, help to detect gravity and linear accelerations, contributing to balance and spatial orientation.