What is one difference between gene regulation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes?(1 point)

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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.

All eukaryotes use operons to organize their genes while prokaryotes do not.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

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

This statement highlights a fundamental structural difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, which significantly affects gene regulation and expression. Prokaryotes have a simpler organization, typically containing a single circular DNA molecule located in the cytoplasm, whereas eukaryotes have multiple linear chromosomes housed within a membrane-bound nucleus. The other statements contain inaccuracies regarding the processes of gene regulation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes.