Question

The gene for melanin (skin pigment) is transcribed similarly in humans and apes. Where does the transcription of the melanin gene take place?
A.In the nucleus

B.In the nucleus and the cytoplasm

C.In the Ribosome

D.Only in the nucleus

Answer 1

D. only in the nucleus. DNA or (deoxyribonucleic acid) is what makes you... YOU! All of your traits (Hair color, Eye color, The shape of your ears, Cancer risk, SKIN COLOR, etc.) But DNA is only housed in the nucleus of the cell, so the nucleus is the only place  the transcription of the melanin gene could take place.