A researcher is comparing the cell location of RNA and protein derived from her favorite gene. Which of the following scenarios will she likely find?
A)The location of the primary transcript in the cell will correspond to where the mRNA is found.
B)The location of the primary transcript in the cell will correspond to where the protein is found.
C)The location of the mRNA in the cell will correspond to where the protein is found.
D)The location of the mRNA in the cell may or may not be different from where the protein is found.

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While the primary transcript and mRNA will generally be found in the nucleus and cytoplasm, respectively, the location of the protein will depend on various factors such as post-translational modifications and transport mechanisms. Therefore, the mRNA and protein may be found in different locations within the cell.

A Researcher Is Comparing the Cell Location of RNA and Protein