Which Part of the Eukaryotic Cell is the Location of Transcription

Question

Which part of the eukaryotic cell is the location of transcription?
A) Nucleus
B) Mitochondria
C) Ribosome
D) Cytosol
E) Lysosome

Accepted Answer

Transcription occurs in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells, where the DNA is located and where transcription factors and RNA polymerase can bind to the DNA to initiate the process of transcription. Mitochondria are not involved in transcription, as they only contain a small amount of DNA that is involved in energy production. Ribosomes are involved in translation, not transcription. The cytosol is the liquid portion of the cytoplasm, and while some regulatory factors may be present there, it is not considered the primary location of transcription. Lysosomes are organelles involved in degradation and cellular waste management, and are not involved in transcription.