Question

Compare and contrast DNA replication in prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

Answer 1

Prokaryotic cells are quite simple in structure. They have no nucleus, no organelles and a small amount of DNA in the form of a single, circular chromosome. Eukaryotic cells on the other hand, have a nucleus, multiple organelles and more DNA arranged in multiple, linear chromosomes.

Answer 2

The similaritie for DNA replication are generally the same for all prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. Unwinding the DNA is accomplished by an enzyme named DNA helicase and manufacturing new DNA strands is orchestrated by enzymes called polymerases. Both types of organisms also follow a pattern called semi-conservative replication. In this pattern, the individual strands of DNA are manufactured in different directions, producing a leading and a lagging strand. Lagging strands are created by the production of small DNA fragments called Okazaki fragments that are eventually joined together. Both types of organisms also begin new DNA strands with a small primer of RNA.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

The first post is the difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes DNA replication.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

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