Why do transcription and translation take place in two different locations?

A) DNA is located in the nucleus, whereas the ribosomes needed for translation are not in the nucleus.
B) DNA is located in the nucleus, whereas the ribosomes needed for transcription are found outside the cell.
C) Translation takes place in the nucleus, whereas the DNA is located elsewhere.
D) DNA is located in the nucleus, whereas the ribosomes needed for translation are found outside the cell.


Answer: A

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