Eukaryotic and prokaryotic translation differs primarily in which step?
A) initiation
B) elongation
C) termination
D) All of the above.
E) None of the above.

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Eukaryotic and prokaryotic translation differ primarily in the initiation step. In eukaryotes, initiation involves more initiation factors and a different start codon recognition complex compared to prokaryotes. Elongation and termination steps are similar in both eukaryotes and prokaryotes.

Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Translation Differs Primarily in Which Step