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What is one difference between gene regulation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

A. Prokaryotes removed exons from mRNA before translation while eukaryotes translate the entire sequence of mRNA.
B. Eukaryotes transcribe genes in response to environmental stimuli while prokaryotes transcribe genes randomly.
C. All eukaryotes use operons to organize their genes while prokaryotes do not.
D. Prokaryotes do not store their genes in a nucleus like eukaryotes do.

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The correct answer is D. Prokaryotes do not store their genes in a nucleus like eukaryotes do.

This difference relates to the cellular organization of prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Prokaryotes, such as bacteria, have their genetic material located in the cytoplasm as a single circular DNA molecule, while eukaryotes have their DNA enclosed within a membrane-bound nucleus. The other options contain inaccuracies regarding gene regulation and transcription processes.