How Do Eukaryotic Codons and Prokaryotic Codons Compare

Question

How do eukaryotic codons and prokaryotic codons compare?
A)Prokaryotic codons usually contain different bases than those of eukaryotes.
B)Prokaryotic codons usually specify different amino acids than those of eukaryotes.
C)The translation of codons is mediated by tRNAs in eukaryotes, but translation requires no intermediate molecules such as tRNAs in prokaryotes.
D)Codons are a nearly universal language among all organisms.
E)Eukaryotic codons require ribosomes for translation while prokaryotic codons do not.

Accepted Answer

Codons are a universal language among all living organisms, including both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. While there are some differences in the specific codons used by different organisms, the basic structure and function of codons is the same across all of life. Therefore, both eukaryotic and prokaryotic codons are similar in terms of their basic structure and function. Choices A, B, C, and E are all incorrect because they suggest differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic codons that do not actually exist.