Module -2 Discussion Forum

As the second stage in gene expression, translation is the ubiquitous process of making proteins. Ribosomes in prokaryotes and eukaryotes decode mRNAs in essentially the same way. Ribosomes are the building blocks of proteins. Two very different eukaryotic and prokaryotic translation systems use all essential amino acids. These activities occur in the cytoplasm, bringing the four steps to a close: initiation, elongation, translocation, and termination. The tRNA transports the proper amino acid, allowing for peptide bonds. The major distinction between eukaryotic and prokaryotic translations is that prokaryotic translations occur concurrently with transcription, while eukaryotic translations occur independently.