asked 159k views
4 votes
Where does DNA to RNA transcription occur in prokaryotic cells?

2 Answers

3 votes

Answer:

In prokaryotic cells, there is no nucleus so transcription happens in the cytoplasm since that is where the DNA is.

Step-by-step explanation:

answered
User Marouen
by
7.9k points
2 votes

Answer:

Nucleus

Step-by-step explanation:

Transcription takes place in the nucleus. It uses DNA as a template to make an RNA molecule. RNA then leaves the nucleus and goes to a ribosome in the cytoplasm, where translation occurs. Translation reads the genetic code in mRNA and makes a protein.

answered
User Mouhamed Ndiaye
by
8.3k points

No related questions found

Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.