Describe how the process of transcription in eukaryotes differs from the process in prokaryotes. In addition, describe how newly transcribed eukaryotic mRNAs differ from prokaryotic mRNAs

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Does the process occur in prokaryotes, Eukaryotes, or both?

1) RNA synthesis is blocked by actinomycin

2) A single RNA polymerase transcribes genes that encode mRNAs, tRNAs, and rRNA.

3) Transcription of mRNA is blocked by a-amanitin

4) Sigma subunit detaches from RNA polymerase shortly after transcrition has initiated

5) The 5' end of the mature mRNA beings with triphosphate

6) The primary mRNA transcription is inactive

7) Terrmination of transcription requires the protein p factor

What are the three processes in post-transcriptional processes that must be completed before transcripts can be translated in eukaryotes?

A.	Binding of snRNPs, addition of a poly A tail, splicing of introns
B.	Binding of snRNPs, transporting, synthesizing of ribose
C.	Capping, transporting, synthesizing of ribose
D.	Binding of snRNPs, capping, splicing
E.	Capping, splicing, addition of a poly A tail

Which of the following key differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic transcription are TRUE? Check all that apply.

	A. prokaryotic transcription occurs in the cytoplasm, while eukaryotic transcription occurs in the nucleus
	B. eukaryotic transcription is carried out by 1 RNA polymerase, while prokaryotic transcription is carried out by 3 different RNA polymerases
	C. eukaryotic transcripts are processed, while prokaryotic transcripts are translated while transcription is still occurring
	D. prokaryotes have sigma factors for specificity of binding whereas eukaryotes have multiple general transcription factors
	E. prokaryotes have to worry about unpackaging the DNA for transcription, while eukaryotes have almost naked DNA not bound up by nucleosome