Zonal Centrifugation and Isopycnic Centrifugation

Difference between Zonal Centrifugation and Isopycnic Centrifugation

Rate Zonal Centrifugation	Isopycnic Centrifugation
Low speed.	High speed.
Swing Rotor was used.	Fixed Angle or Swing Rotor was used.
Not completely sedimented.	Completely sedimented.
Short running time (Short duration).	Long running time (Long duration).
Gradient type is Continuous.	Gradient type is Continuous or Discontinious.
Separation was based on Size of molecules.	Separation was based on Density of molecules.
Particles are separated on the basis of Sedimentation rate.	Particles are separated on the basis of Sedimentation equilibrium.
Similar density but different molecular weight.	Similar molecular weight but different density.
Used for the separation of Proteins, Enzymes, Hormones, Nucleic acids and Cell organelles.	Used for the separation of sub-cellular particles like Mitochondria, Lysosomes and Peroxisomes.

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