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What is the difference between EF-G independent and EF-G dependent translocation?
In genetics, translocation indicates the movement of one portion of a chromosome to other chromosomes. Elongation factor G or EF-G is an elongation factor of prokaryotes involved in the process of protein translation. This factor enhances the translocation of t-RNA (transfer RNA) and mRNA (messenger RNA) across the ribosomes.
The difference between the EF-G dependent and EF-G independent translocation are as follows:-
EF-G dependent |
EF-G independent |
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1 |
EF-G dependent through hydrolysis of GTP (guanine triphosphate) carries out the process of translocation. |
EF-G independent translocation is conducted through ribosomal modifications along the chloromercuribenzoate (specific thio reagents). |
2 |
It carries out the fast t-RNA movements during translocation. |
It carries out slow t-RNA movement during translocation. |