Gene Expression and Gene Regulation Quick Check 1 of 51 of 5 Items Question What is one difference between gene regulation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes?(1 point) Responses Eukaryotes transcribe genes in response to environmental stimuli while prokaryotes transcribe genes randomly. Eukaryotes transcribe genes in response to environmental stimuli while prokaryotes transcribe genes randomly. Prokaryotes remove exons from mRNA before translation while eukaryotes translate the entire sequence of mRNA. Prokaryotes remove exons from mRNA before translation while eukaryotes translate the entire sequence of mRNA. Prokaryotes do not store their genes in a nucleus like eukaryotes do. Prokaryotes do not store their genes in a nucleus like eukaryotes do. All eukaryotes use operons to organize their genes while prokaryotes do not. All eukaryotes use operons to organize their genes while prokaryotes do not. Skip to navigation

Answer 1

The correct response to highlight a key difference between gene regulation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes is:

Prokaryotes do not store their genes in a nucleus like eukaryotes do.

This statement reflects that prokaryotes (such as bacteria) have their genetic material located in the cytoplasm, while eukaryotes (such as plants and animals) have their DNA enclosed within a nuclear membrane.

The other statements are either incorrect or misleading regarding the processes of transcription and mRNA processing.