Asked by Cherry Recuero on Jun 29, 2024

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In prokaryotes, most of the control of gene expression is at the ____ level.

A) transcriptional
B) transcript processing
C) transport
D) translational
E) post-translational

Prokaryotes

Single-celled organisms without a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles, including bacteria and archaea.

Gene Expression

The process by which information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a functional gene product, often a protein, which can affect the cell function and structure.

Transcriptional

Relating to transcription, the process by which the information in a strand of DNA is copied into a new molecule of messenger RNA (mRNA).

  • Recognize the mechanisms of gene control at different levels (transcriptional, translational, post-translational) in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
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Jasmine TumberJul 01, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
In prokaryotes, most of the regulation of gene expression occurs at the level of transcription, which is when RNA polymerase binds to and transcribes DNA into RNA. This occurs through the regulation of transcription factors and other regulatory proteins, as well as the binding of repressors or activators to specific DNA sequences.