Which process occurs outside of the nucleus?
A. DNA transcription
B. RNA transcription
C. Splicing out of introns
D. Translation of mRNA
D
The process of translating mRNA into protein requires the use of substances present only in the cytoplasm. The other activities listed use molecules and substances present in the nucleus.
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