Question

Describe the differences in transcription between a bacterial and a eukaryotic cell.

Answer 1

Differences in transcription between a bacterial and a eukaryotic cell:

1.In prokaryotes transcription occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell.

In eukaryotes transcription occurs in the nucleus.

2. In prokaryotes Transcription and translation occurs simultaneously.

In eukaryotes first RNA is transcribed then translated.

3.Prokaryotes transcription uses only one type of RNA polymerase.

Eukaryotes transcription uses three types of RNA polymerases.

4. In prokaryotes introns absent in the mRNA.

In eukaryotes introns present in the primary transcript.

5. In prokaryotes RNA capping is absent.

In eukaryotes RNA capping is present.