Protein synthesis refers to the process by which cells construct proteins. It's a fundamental cellular mechanism for all living organisms, as proteins carry out enzymatic activities, structural ...

The most important structural difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic DNA is the formation of chromatin in eukaryotes. Chromatin results in the different transcriptional "ground states" of ...

Thus, while eukaryotic transcription is far more complex than bacterial transcription, the main difference between the two types of transcription lies in RNA polymerase.

Vast numbers of different prokaryotic microorganisms shape the biosphere, with diverse metabolic capabilities. Determination of genome sequences for a wide range of bacteria and archaea now requires ...

Scientists propose that the eukaryotic branch of this family tree formed when two prokaryotes, an ancient bacterium and archaeal cell, merged, forming a symbiotic relationship maintained over time. 1 ...

Genetic material DNA in a nucleus, plasmids are found in a few simple eukaryotic organisms. DNA is a single molecule, found free in the cytoplasm; additional DNA is found on one or more rings ...