Which of the following is a difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic translation?
A)the genetic code is different
B)prokaryotic ribosomes are free in the cytosol; eukaryotic chromosomes are always membrane bound
C)eukaryotic translation requires more protein factors
D)the ribosomes in prokaryotes are larger
E)none of the above

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Eukaryotic translation requires more protein factors compared to prokaryotic translation. This is because eukaryotic mRNAs are more complex with additional processing steps, such as splicing and capping, which require more proteins for proper translation. Prokaryotic translation is simpler, with translation occurring immediately after transcription in the cytosol. The genetic code is the same in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes, ribosomes are different in size but not differently membrane-bound, making options A, B, and D incorrect choices.

Which of the Following Is a Difference Between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic