What is the name of the site of transcription? 1. Amino acid
2. Nucleus
3. Cytoplasm
4. Mitochondria

The eukaryotic nucleus therefore provides a distinct compartment within the cell, allowing transcription and splicing to proceed prior to the beginning of translation. Thus, in eukaryotes, while transcription occurs in the nucleus, translation occurs in the cytoplasm.
The Nucleus is where transcription occurs.