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 which organelle does DNA transcription primarily occur?
A
Nucleus
B
Golgi apparatus
C
Mitochondrion
D
Ribosome
Verified step by step guidance1
Recall that DNA transcription is the process where the genetic information in DNA is copied into messenger RNA (mRNA).
Understand that transcription requires access to DNA, which is located inside the cell's nucleus in eukaryotic cells.
Recognize that the nucleus contains the necessary enzymes, such as RNA polymerase, to carry out transcription.
Note that other organelles like the Golgi apparatus, mitochondrion, and ribosome have different functions: the Golgi apparatus modifies and packages proteins, mitochondria generate energy, and ribosomes synthesize proteins from mRNA.
Therefore, conclude that DNA transcription primarily occurs in the nucleus of a typical eukaryotic cell.
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