Question

gene expression quiz 25 - 26 biology a / module 2: principles of inheritance 4. when does translation of mrna begin in prokaryotic cells? after transcription is over after the mrna is processed by splicing while transcription is taking place while the mrna is in the nucleus

Explanation:

In prokaryotic cells, there is no nucleus and transcription and translation occur in the same compartment. Translation can start while transcription is still taking place because there is no need for mRNA to be transported out of a nucleus or undergo extensive processing like in eukaryotes.

Answer:

C. while transcription is taking place