Gene Expression and Gene Regulation Quick Check

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What is one difference between gene regulation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes?(1 point)
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All eukaryotes use operons to organize their genes while prokaryotes do not.
All eukaryotes use operons to organize their genes while prokaryotes do not.

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

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.

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.
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Answer 1

The correct response is:

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

This highlights a fundamental difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, where prokaryotes have a simpler structure without membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotes do have a nucleus that contains their genetic material. The other statements provided are inaccurate regarding gene regulation and processing in these two types of organisms.