The wear and tear of daily cellular activity requires

Last updated: 8/3/2022

The wear and tear of daily cellular activity requires continuous replacement of aged dysfunctional proteins with newly synthesized proteins. These two processes are essential for maintaining cellular function and maximizing the lifespan of the cell. Protein synthesis occurs more efficiently in neutral pH while protein degradation occurs more efficiently in acidic pH. Which cells provide the best conditions to carry out both processes? Prokaryotes, because they have only one compartment with a neutral pH. Eukaryotes, because they have specialized membrane-bound organelles with acidic pH. Prokaryotes, because they can live in an acidic environment. Eukaryotes, because they have only one compartment that alternates between neutral and acidic pH.