Which of the following occurs in prokaryotes, but not eukaryotes?
A) gene regulation
B) translation in the absence of a ribosome
C) concurrent transcription and translation
D) post- transcriptional splicing

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Concurrent transcription and translation occurs in prokaryotes, but not in eukaryotes. In prokaryotes, the lack of a nuclear membrane allows for mRNA to be immediately translated by ribosomes while it is still being transcribed. In contrast, in eukaryotes, transcription occurs in the nucleus and mature mRNA must be transported out to the cytoplasm for translation to occur. Gene regulation, translation in the absence of a ribosome, and post-transcriptional splicing occur in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

Which of the Following Occurs in Prokaryotes, but Not Eukaryotes