Why Does Transcription Occur in the Nucleus and Not in the Cytoplasm

question 55

Multiple Choice

Why does transcription occur in the nucleus and not in the cytoplasm?

• A)RNA cannot exist in the cytoplasm.
• B)DNA cannot leave the nucleus.
• C)Ribosomes cannot leave the nucleus.
• D)Codons are only found in the nucleus.

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