Question

Which step of protein synthesis is typically regulated in prokaryotes?


Transcription


Translation

Answer 1

In prokaryotes, the step of protein synthesis that is typically regulated is **transcription**. Regulation often occurs at the level of transcription initiation, where the binding of RNA polymerase to the promoter region of a gene can be influenced by various factors, including transcription factors and the availability of certain nutrients or environmental conditions. Although translation can also be regulated, the primary control mechanism in prokaryotes is at the transcriptional level.