Which of the Following Statements is True of Transcription in Eukaryotes

Question

Which of the following statements is true of transcription in eukaryotes?
A) Transcription occurs in the nucleus.
B) Transcription occurs in the cytoplasm.
C) Transcription occurs along with translation in the cytoplasm.
D) Transcription occurs after translation in the nucleus.

Accepted Answer

Transcription in eukaryotes occurs in the nucleus, where the DNA is located. The RNA transcript is then transported to the cytoplasm for translation. This is different from prokaryotes, where transcription and translation can occur simultaneously in the cytoplasm.