(a) Describe why translation of an mRNA can start before transcription of the mRNA is complete in prokaryotes but not in eukaryotes.
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This means that the mRNA molecule can be translated as soon as it is synthesized by the RNA polymerase enzyme. The ribosomes can attach to the 5' end of the mRNA and start translating the protein while the RNA polymerase is still synthesizing the 3' end of the Show more…
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