Which of the following accurately reflects a difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic gene expression?
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Correct answer: In eukaryotes, transcription occurs in nucleus; in prokaryotes, in cytoplasm
Eukaryotic transcription occurs in the nucleus whereas prokaryotes lack a nucleus so transcription and translation occur in the cytoplasm.
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