EXPLORING WHERE TRANSCRIPTION TAKES PLACE

Transcription takes place in the cytosol of cells.

The cytosol is the fluid portion of the cell that is present inside the cell membrane and outside the nucleus. It is the site where many metabolic reactions take place, including transcription.

During transcription, the information from the DNA in the nucleus is transferred to a complementary RNA molecule, which is then used as a template for protein synthesis. This process occurs in the cytosol because the cytosol provides the necessary environment for the transcription machinery to function properly.

The cytosol is made up of a mixture of organelles, such as ribosomes, mitochondria, and other molecular components, that work together to carry out the transcription process. The cytosol also contains a variety of enzymes and other molecules that are necessary for transcription to occur.