The similarities in DNA replication between eukaryotes and prokaryotes
There are several similarities and differences in DNA replication between eukaryotes and prokaryotes which we will be discussing. However, for an effective understanding of this discussion, it is, then, important to know that when a double-stranded DNA molecule is copied to produce two identical DNA molecules; the process is what is referred to as DNA replication (OpenStax College, & Rice University, 2013). In a similar aspect, when using one of the parent DNA strand as a template to make an exact copy of DNA, that is known as a DNA replication (Nature Education, 2014).
That said, an apparent similarity in DNA replication between eukaryotes and prokaryotes is that DNA
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Eukaryotes consist of cells that the genetic material is DNA in the form of chromosomes is contained within a distinct nucleus. Additionally, besides the eubacteria and archaea, Eukaryotes include all living organisms, which are not the case with prokaryotes that are microscopic single-celled organisms. Prokaryotes do not have a distinct nucleus with a membrane nor other specialized organelles, including the bacteria and cyanobacteria. So a fundamental difference here is that prokaryotes cells do not have organelles, nucleus, but a small amount of DNA in the form of a single, circular chromosome while eukaryotes cells have multiple organelles, a nucleus, as well as sufficient DNA that is organized in multiple, linear chromosomes (Bruck, 2017; OpenStax College, & Rice University, 2013). Another apparent difference in DNA replication between eukaryotes and prokaryotes is that while DNA replication process in eukaryotes takes place inside the nucleus, the DNA replication process in prokaryotes occurs inside the cytoplasm. While there is a single replication per DNA in each prokaryote, each eukaryotic chromosome has multiple replications. Moreover, in eukaryotes, the origin of each replication is composed of about 150 nucleotides while in the case of prokaryotes; the origin of replication is about 200 nucleotides. One difference in DNA replication between …show more content…
While eukaryotic DNA molecules have a large number of molecules where replication does not occur simultaneously on all replicons, the prokaryotic chromosome has just a single replicon. Similarly, in prokaryotes, one replication bubble is formed during the replication process while in the case of eukaryotes; many replication bubbles are formed in one replicating DNA molecule all through the replication process. In prokaryotic organisms, the DNA replication process is initiated by the protein DnaA and DnaB while the initiation of DNA replication in eukaryotes is done by a multi sub-unit protein. In the aspect of the Okazaki fragments, they are quite short in eukaryotic organisms but in prokaryotes, the Okazaki fragments are about 1000-2000 nucleotides long. One more difference in DNA replication between eukaryotes and prokaryotes is that in prokaryotes, the primers are way longer compare to the primers in eukaryotes (OpenStax College, & Rice University, 2013). These are some of the fundamental differences in DNA replication between eukaryotes and
Eukaryotic cells are, all things considered, ten times the extent of prokaryotic cells. The DNA of eukaryotes is a great deal more intricate and along these lines substantially more extnsive than the DNA of prokaryotes. Prokaryotes have a cell divider made out of peptidoglycan, a solitary substantial polymer of amino acids and sugar . Numerous sorts of eukaryotic cells additionally have cell dividers, yet none made of peptidoglycan. The DNA of prokaryotes buoys uninhibitedly around the cell; the DNA of eukaryotes is held inside of its core and connected with histones (proteins).
5. Both prokaryotic cell division and eukaryotic cell division replicate their DNA and use the process of cytokinesis.
Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus. The chromosomes which are found in prokaryotes are usually spread in the cytoplasm. In eukaryotic cells the chromosomes remain together inside the nucleus and there is a clear nuclear membrane that is surrounding the nucleus.
How DNA replicates is quite a simple process. First, a DNA molecule is "unzipped". In other words, it splits into two strands of DNA at one end of the DNA molecule. This separation will cause a formation of a replication fork.
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On the planet, Earth, prokaryotic and eukaryotic are the two major types of cells. Prokaryotic cells are defined as cells with genetic material and cell chemicals all enclosed within a cell wall, and having no defined organelles or nucleus (except ribosomes). Organisms in this group are small in size and mainly consist of bacteria. Eukaryotic cells, however, are defined as having a ‘’true’’ nucleus, membrane-bound organelles, and chromosomes. The nucleus of eukaryotic cells houses the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and directs the synthesis of proteins and ribosomes. Prokaryotic cells, however, are much older cells as these cells are quite ancient and were the only form on planet Earth for billions of years, soon giving birth to eukaryotic cells 1.5 billion years ago.
The difference between prokaryote and eukaryote is shown in the table below: Prokaryote cell Eukaryote cell Prokaryote are always unicellular (single cell) organisms Eukaryote are usually multicellular (contains multiple cell) Prokaryotic cell has no cytoskeleton Eukaryotic cell always have cytoskeleton Prokaryote cell are without nucleus Eukaryote contains nucleus Prokaryote are smaller in size Eukaryote are larger in size Prokaryote cell are found in Bacteria and Archaea Eukaryote are found in plants and animals Endoplasmic reticulum and mitochondria are not present in prokaryote cell Endoplasmic reticulum and mitochondria are present in eukaryote cell Golgi apparatus and lysosome are not present Golgi apparatus and lysosome are present Reproduction
There were three hypotheses suggested: dispersive, conservative, and semiconservative. The first possibility is conservative replication; one daughter cell consists of the two original strands and the other daughter DNA consists of two newly synthesized chains. The second possibility is semiconservative replication; both daughter cells contain one original and one newly synthesized strand of DNA. The last possibility is dispersive replication; suggesting the random placement of parental and new segments in daughter DNA molecules. Meselson and Stahl thought the replication mechanisms could be distinguished easier if parent and daughter cells were labeled differently. They achieved that by changing the molecules so each kind had a different density. Meselson and Stahl included non-radioactive isotopes of nitrogen with different weights into the DNA of E. coli. As heavy nitrogen bacteria grew, they duplicate, replicating their DNA in the process. The researchers added light nitrogen to the heavy nitrogen environment. Using ultraviolet light, the researchers photographed the resulting DNA bands.The result showed that the half heavy nitrogen and half light nitrogen DNA band had a density exactly between the two DNA. The exact split between heavy and light nitrogen characterized semiconservative DNA
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The eukaryotic cell and prokaryotic cells are alike in many ways, Some ways they are alike is that they have DNA as their genetic material , membrane bound, have ribosomes, similar basic metabolism, and amazingly diverse in forms. This is the twin like feature that they have. The eukaryotic cell and prokaryotic cells differ in way to
Their structural similarities are the reasoning behind why one might say that they belong to the prokaryotic domain, being structurally very similar, especially on the first glance. The unique properties will be discussed further later in this essay. SIMILARITIES BETWEEN EUKARYOTES AND ARCHAEA Though structurally, prokaryotic cells seem more similar to archaea than eukaryotic cells, yet when one inspects their DNA, similarities between DNA replication, transcription and translation appear. The DNA polymerase in archaea and eukaryotes are not related to any prokaryotic DNA polymerase, suggesting that these two are of common origin. Other components used in DNA replication are similarly only shared between eukaryotes and archaea (y).
DNA replication is described as semi-conservative. It is semi-conservative because the replication of one helix results in two daughter helices each of which contains one of the original parental helical strands. Furthermore, it is semi-conservative because the two new daughter DNA molecules are “half old” and “half new”; this means that half the original DNA molecule is saved, or conserved in the daughter DNA molecules.
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The process of DNA replication plays a crucial role in providing genetic continuity from one generation to the next. Knowledge of the structure of DNA began with the discovery of nucleic acids in 1869. In 1952, an accurate model of the DNA molecule was presented, thanks to the work of Rosalind Franklin, James Watson, and Francis Crick. To reproduce, a cell must copy and transmit its genetic information (DNA) to all of its progeny. To do so, DNA replicates following the process of semi-conservative replication. Two strands of DNA are obtained from one, having produced two daughter molecules that are identical to one another and to the parent molecule. This essay reviews the three stages