Which of the following is a key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic gene expression?
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Correct answer: Coupled transcription and translation
In prokaryotes, transcription and translation occur simultaneously in the cytoplasm. This is not seen in eukaryotes due to compartmentalization.
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