In a Prokaryotic Cell

question 21

Multiple Choice

In a prokaryotic cell,

• A) transcription and translation occur simultaneously.
• B) transcription occurs in the nucleus while translation takes place in the cytoplasm.
• C) translation occurs before transcription.
• D) transcription and translation are separated in time and place.
• E) transcription and translation are considerably slower than in eukaryotic cells.

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