How does dna replication differ between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
1 Answer
Aug 1, 2018
The differences between DNA replication in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells is due to the location, complexity, and size of the cell.
Explanation:
Prokaryotic Cells
- Occurs in the cytoplasm
- There is a single origin of replication
- DNA gyrase is needed
- Replication is very rapid (Bacteria can take up to 40 minutes)
- The Okazaki fragments are very long (1000-2000
Nucleotides long) - Prokaryotic cells have circular DNA thus telomeres are not replicated.
Eukaryotic Cells
- Occurs in the nucleus
- There are multiple origins of replication
- DNA gyrase is not needed
- The Okazaki fragments are short
- Eukaryotic cells have telomeres at the end of DNA thus they are replicated.
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