Video Transcript
The diagram provided shows the
structure of a eukaryotic cell. State the letter that indicates the
organelle where transcription takes place.
To answer this question, let’s
first learn about what transcription is and what molecules it involves. Transcription is the process of
converting a DNA sequence into mRNA. DNA is an incredibly important
material in the body, as it contains the information needed to produce a particular
protein. So, to find the organelle where
transcription takes place in our diagram, we need to find out where the DNA is
located.
Let’s start by labeling the diagram
with the names of the major organelles. You may remember that eukaryotic
cells are defined by the presence of a membrane-bound nucleus. The nucleus is where the genetic
information in the form of DNA is contained. As the nucleus is where the DNA of
the cell is contained, it must also be where transcription takes place. So our final answer is Y, the
nucleus.
