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In ________ transcription and translation is coupled.

(a) prokaryotes

(b) eukaryotes

(c) both prokaryotes and eukaryotes

(d) both prokaryotes and eukaryotes, but favourable in eukaryotes

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The correct choice is (a) prokaryotes

Easiest explanation: In prokaryotes, transcription and translation are coupled. It means that as the transcription is initiated, translation also starts.

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