Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not a characteristic of a prokaryote?
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26. Prokaryotes
Introduction to Prokaryotes
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Which of the following statements is true about protein synthesis in prokaryotes?
A
Protein synthesis occurs in the nucleus and is separate from transcription.
B
Prokaryotes use a complex system of organelles for protein synthesis.
C
Protein synthesis occurs in the cytoplasm and is coupled with transcription.
D
Protein synthesis in prokaryotes requires a nuclear envelope.
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Understand that prokaryotes are single-celled organisms without a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles, which influences how protein synthesis occurs.
Recognize that in prokaryotes, transcription and translation are coupled processes, meaning they occur simultaneously in the cytoplasm.
Identify that the absence of a nucleus in prokaryotes means that transcription does not occur in a separate compartment, unlike in eukaryotes.
Note that prokaryotes do not have a complex system of organelles for protein synthesis; instead, ribosomes in the cytoplasm facilitate this process.
Conclude that the statement 'Protein synthesis occurs in the cytoplasm and is coupled with transcription' is true for prokaryotes, as it accurately describes the process.
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