Table of contents

1. Introduction to Microbiology3h 22m
2. Disproving Spontaneous Generation1h 18m
3. Chemical Principles of Microbiology3h 38m
4. Water1h 28m
5. Molecules of Microbiology2h 23m
6. Cell Membrane & Transport3h 28m
7. Prokaryotic Cell Structures & Functions5h 52m
8. Eukaryotic Cell Structures & Functions2h 18m
9. Microscopes2h 46m
10. Dynamics of Microbial Growth4h 36m
11. Controlling Microbial Growth4h 10m
12. Microbial Metabolism5h 16m
13. Photosynthesis2h 31m
14. DNA Replication2h 25m
15. Central Dogma & Gene Regulation7h 14m
16. Microbial Genetics4h 44m
17. Biotechnology3h 0m
18. Viruses, Viroids, & Prions4h 56m
19. Innate Immunity7h 15m
20. Adaptive Immunity7h 14m
21. Principles of Disease6h 57m

15. Central Dogma & Gene Regulation

Review of Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Gene Expression

Microbiology

15. Central Dogma & Gene Regulation

Review of Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Gene Expression

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PRACTICE: Which of these answers are major differences between eukaryotes and prokaryotes in gene expression?

Eukaryotes have monocistronic mRNA while prokaryotes can have polycistronic mRNA.

Eukaryotic transcription occurs in the nucleus, while prokaryotic transcription occurs in the cytoplasm.

Eukaryotes use transcription factor proteins in transcription, while prokaryotes use sigma factors.

Simultaneous transcription and translation occur in prokaryotes but not eukaryotes.

All of the above are major differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic transcription.

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Understand the basic definitions: Eukaryotes are organisms whose cells have a nucleus enclosed within membranes, whereas prokaryotes are unicellular organisms that lack a nucleus.

Identify the concept of mRNA: Monocistronic mRNA in eukaryotes means each mRNA molecule translates into a single protein, while polycistronic mRNA in prokaryotes can encode multiple proteins.

Examine the location of transcription: In eukaryotes, transcription occurs in the nucleus, separating it from translation, which occurs in the cytoplasm. In prokaryotes, both processes occur in the cytoplasm, allowing them to happen simultaneously.

Explore the role of transcription factors: Eukaryotic transcription involves various transcription factor proteins that help initiate and regulate the process, whereas prokaryotes primarily use sigma factors to initiate transcription.

Consider the simultaneous transcription and translation: In prokaryotes, the lack of a nuclear membrane allows transcription and translation to occur simultaneously, a feature not present in eukaryotes due to compartmentalization.