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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Definitions:

Private Goods

Goods that are excludable and rivalrous in consumption, meaning their use by one person diminishes availability for others and access can be restricted.

Rival Consumption

A situation in which one person's consumption of a good or service diminishes others' ability to consume the same good or service.

Excludable

A characteristic of a good or service that allows its owner to prevent others from using it without permission.

Nonexcludable

A characteristic of a good or service whereby individuals cannot be effectively excluded from using it, often resulting in public goods.