What are the differences between the promoter region in prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

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Basis of differentiation

Eukaryotic promoters

Prokaryotic promoters

Definition

Eukaryotic promoters are specific DNA sequences responsible for triggering the start of transcription in eukaryotic organisms

Prokaryotic promoters are DNA sequences that begin the process of transcription for genes in prokaryotic organisms.

Promoters

The eukaryotic promoter includes several specific DNA elements such as the Pribnow box (also known as the TATA box), GC box, CAAT-box, and BRE

The prokaryotic promoter  includes the -10 element, and the -35 elements

Size of Distinct Structural Features

Larger upstream region

Shorter upstream region

Overall bendability

Bendability may vary, and potentially be more flexible

Predicted to be less bendable

Patterns of Transcription Regulation

Broader region of DNA surrounding the promoter

Localized structural elements near transcription start site

Basis of differentiation	Eukaryotic promoters	Prokaryotic promoters
Definition	Eukaryotic promoters are specific DNA sequences responsible for triggering the start of transcription in eukaryotic organisms	Prokaryotic promoters are DNA sequences that begin the process of transcription for genes in prokaryotic organisms.
Promoters	The eukaryotic promoter includes several specific DNA elements such as the Pribnow box (also known as the TATA box), GC box, CAAT-box, and BRE	The prokaryotic promoter includes the -10 element, and the -35 elements
Size of Distinct Structural Features	Larger upstream region	Shorter upstream region
Overall bendability	Bendability may vary, and potentially be more flexible	Predicted to be less bendable
Patterns of Transcription Regulation	Broader region of DNA surrounding the promoter	Localized structural elements near transcription start site