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Which statement is NOT true regarding transcription?
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15. Gene Expression
Introduction to Transcription
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Where does transcription occur in a eukaryotic cell?
A
Cytoplasm
B
Mitochondria
C
Nucleus
D
Golgi apparatus
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Understand the process of transcription: Transcription is the process by which the genetic information in DNA is copied into messenger RNA (mRNA) for protein production.
Identify the location of DNA in a eukaryotic cell: In eukaryotic cells, DNA is housed within the nucleus, which is a membrane-bound organelle.
Recognize the role of the nucleus: The nucleus serves as the control center of the cell, containing the cell's genetic material and being the site where transcription occurs.
Differentiate between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells: Unlike prokaryotic cells, where transcription occurs in the cytoplasm due to the absence of a nucleus, eukaryotic cells have a defined nucleus where transcription takes place.
Conclude that transcription occurs in the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell, as it is the site where DNA is located and where the transcription machinery operates.
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