Question

Which of the following is a characteristic of protein synthesis in prokaryotes?

Answer 1

A characteristic of protein synthesis prokaryotes... Letter A

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is option A: "In prokaryotes, transcription and translation occur simultaneously".

Explanation:

Since prokaryotes do not have a nucleus, transcription and translation occur simultaneously in the cytoplasm. The two processes are coupled and this helps prokaryotes by producing proteins more efficiently, and faster in situations of need such as during replication or when it faces an environmental challenge.