Eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms differ in how they process genetic information.Which statements best explain one of these differences?
A)In prokaryotes,translation of the mRNA begins before transcription is complete.In eukaryotes,transcription and modification of the mRNA is completed before translation begins.
B)In prokaryotes,genes are transcribed directly into polypeptides.In eukaryotes,genes are transcribed into RNA which is used to assemble polypeptides.
C)In prokaryotes,translation occurs before genes are transcribed into mRNA.In eukaryotes,genes are transcribed into mRNA which is then translated into polypeptides.
D)In prokaryotes,introns are removed before genes are transcribed into mRNA.In eukaryotes,introns are removed after genes are transcribed into mRNA.

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In prokaryotes, translation of the mRNA can begin before transcription is complete because the processes of transcription and translation occur simultaneously in the cytoplasm. In contrast, eukaryotes have a nucleus where transcription occurs and mRNA is modified before it can be transported to the cytoplasm for translation. Thus, transcription and modification of the mRNA is completed before translation begins in eukaryotes.

Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Organisms Differ in How They Process Genetic