Question 22

(Multiple Choice)

Which of the following is a difference in the process of initiation of translation between prokaryotes and eukaryotes? 1.The amino group of the methionine on the initiator tRNA is not formylated in eukaryotes as it is in prokaryotes.
2)The initiation complex forms at the 5¢ terminus of the mRNA,not at the Shine-Dalgarno/AUG translation start site as in prokaryotes.
3)The process takes place at the ribosome in prokaryotes but not in eukaryotes.


A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 1 and 3
E) All of these

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