Multiple Choice
In a typical eukaryotic cell, where does DNA transcription primarily occur?
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5. DNA to RNA to Protein
DNA Transcription
Multiple Choice
In a typical eukaryotic cell, in what part of the cell does DNA transcription primarily occur?
A
The rough endoplasmic reticulum
B
The nucleus
C
The cytosol
D
The Golgi apparatus
Verified step by step guidance1
Recall that DNA transcription is the process where messenger RNA (mRNA) is synthesized from a DNA template.
Understand that transcription requires access to the DNA, which is located inside the nucleus in eukaryotic cells.
Recognize that the rough endoplasmic reticulum, cytosol, and Golgi apparatus are involved in protein synthesis and processing, but not in the initial transcription of DNA.
Therefore, identify the nucleus as the primary site where DNA transcription occurs because it houses the cell's genetic material and the necessary enzymes for transcription.
Summarize that transcription takes place in the nucleus, after which the mRNA is transported to the cytosol for translation.
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