Which of the following correctly differentiates prokaryotic transcription from eukaryotic transcription?
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Correct answer: Prokaryotic transcription and translation occur simultaneously
In prokaryotes, transcription and translation occur simultaneously in the cytoplasm. In eukaryotes, transcription occurs in the nucleus and is separated from translation in the cytoplasm.
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