Where Does Transcription Occur in Eukaryotes

Question

Where does transcription occur in eukaryotes?
A) in the nucleus
B) in the cytoplasm
C) on the cell membrane
D) on the lysosomal membrane

Accepted Answer

Transcription occurs in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells where DNA is located. This is because RNA polymerase, the enzyme responsible for transcription, needs direct access to the DNA template in order to create an RNA copy. Once the mRNA molecule is formed, it can then be transported out of the nucleus and into the cytoplasm for translation.