Which of these processes are coupled in prokaryotes but NOT in eukaryotes?
A)transcription and translation
B)replication and transcription
C)replication and translation
D)transcription and splicing

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In prokaryotes, transcription and translation are coupled, meaning they can occur simultaneously within the cytoplasm. This is because prokaryotes lack a nucleus, allowing ribosomes to start translating mRNA into proteins while it is still being transcribed from DNA. In contrast, eukaryotes have a nucleus, so transcription (in the nucleus) and translation (in the cytoplasm) are separated both spatially and temporally, preventing their coupling.

Which of These Processes Are Coupled in Prokaryotes but NOT