A prokaryotic mRNA transcript is
A)transcribed completely before being translated.
B)further processed before it is transcribed.
C)transported from the nucleus before it is translated.
D)modified before it is translated.
E)translated as it is being transcribed.

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In prokaryotes, transcription and translation are coupled processes, meaning that the mRNA can be translated into proteins by ribosomes while it is still being transcribed from the DNA template. This is possible because prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus, allowing ribosomes immediate access to the newly synthesized mRNA.

A Prokaryotic MRNA Transcript Is