Basis of differentiation | Prokaryotic translation | Eukaryotic translation |
Definition | The processes of transcription and translation occur simultaneously in the cytoplasm | Translation and transcription occur separately in cells, meaning they do not occur simultaneously |
Stability | Unstable | Stable |
Ribosome subunits | 30S and 50S | 40S and 60S |
Release factors | RF1, RF2 | eRF |
Cap initiation | Does not use a cap | Is cap-dependent and cap-independent |
Speed of process | Is comparatively faster | Is comparatively slower |
Initiation factors | Requires 3 (IF1, IF2, and IF3) | Requires at least 12 initiation factors |