Which of the following is a difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

a. In prokaryotes, the DNA is sequestered inside the nucleus; in eukaryotes, it is in the cytoplasm.
b. In eukaryotes, transcription starts with a final copy of mRNA; in prokaryotes, there is pre-mRNA, and it must be edited to make the final transcript.
c. In eukaryotes, translation only occurs after transcription; in prokaryotes, they happen simultaneously.
d. In prokaryotes, there are exons and introns; in eukaryotes, there are neither of these.


c. In eukaryotes, translation only occurs after transcription; in prokaryotes, they happen simultaneously.

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