In bacteria and archaea, translation can begin before transcription is complete because ____.
A)both processes occur in the endoplasmic reticulum
B)both processes occur in the cytoplasm
C)both processes occur in the nucleus
D)the ribosome can perform transcription and translation simultaneously
E)RNA polymerase can perform transcription and translation simultaneously

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In bacteria and archaea, both transcription and translation occur in the cytoplasm, and ribosomes can attach to the mRNA molecule as it is being transcribed. This allows for the initiation of translation before transcription is complete, a process known as coupled transcription-translation.

In Bacteria and Archaea, Translation Can Begin Before Transcription Is