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Which lipid family is primarily involved in the construction of cell membranes?
Which lipid family is primarily involved in the construction of cell membranes?
What is NOT a feature of signal transduction?
What is NOT a feature of signal transduction?
Which aspect of lipid families is essential for the transport of proteins across the cell membrane?
Which aspect of lipid families is essential for the transport of proteins across the cell membrane?
Which of the following processes is included in membrane regulation?
Which of the following processes is included in membrane regulation?
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What characterizes DNA compared to RNA?
What characterizes DNA compared to RNA?
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The molecule transformations in the central dogma include which of the following?
The molecule transformations in the central dogma include which of the following?
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What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?
What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?
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Which statement about amino acids is true?
Which statement about amino acids is true?
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Which of the following statements about RNA is correct?
Which of the following statements about RNA is correct?
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What is formed when amino acids are joined together?
What is formed when amino acids are joined together?
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What determines the charge of amino acids in different pH environments?
What determines the charge of amino acids in different pH environments?
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Which of the following amino acids is not classified as charged?
Which of the following amino acids is not classified as charged?
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What type of bond is formed between sulfur groups in proteins?
What type of bond is formed between sulfur groups in proteins?
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Which structural level of protein refers to interactions between different polypeptide chains?
Which structural level of protein refers to interactions between different polypeptide chains?
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What type of interactions are crucial for the formation of the α-helix and β-sheet?
What type of interactions are crucial for the formation of the α-helix and β-sheet?
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How can single nucleotide substitutions affect proteins?
How can single nucleotide substitutions affect proteins?
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Which of the following describes a hydrophilic amino acid?
Which of the following describes a hydrophilic amino acid?
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What is the primary function of lipids in cells?
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BCH2IBM Module 1 - Introduction
- The module is a recap of BCH2IBM.
- The presenter is Katrina Binger.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
- This lecture is a revision of BCH2IBM.
- It is not assessable.
Cellular Life
- Cellular life is organized into levels.
- Level 4: The cell and its organelles
- Level 3: Supramolecular complexes
- Level 2: Macromolecules
- Level 1: Monomeric units
- Components include DNA, chromatin, protein, plasma membrane, cell wall, amino acids, nucleotides, and sugars.
The Central Dogma
- The central dogma describes the flow of genetic information.
- DNA is transcribed to RNA.
- RNA is translated to protein.
- Includes processes like transcription, splicing, translation, and post-translational modification.
DNA
- Organized into nucleosomes.
- Long-lived and chemically stable.
- High-fidelity replication.
- Chromatin is composed of nucleosomes, which are DNA wound around histones.
RNA
- Flexible and chemically unstable.
- Types of RNA include rRNA (ribosomal), mRNA (messenger), and tRNA (transfer).
- Secondary structure includes hairpins, double-helical stem regions, and stem-loops.
mRNA, rRNA, and tRNA
- mRNA: Used in transcription; serves as a blueprint for protein synthesis.
- rRNA: Used in translation; forms ribosomes that link amino acids.
- tRNA: Used in translation; carries amino acids to the ribosomes for protein synthesis.
Protein Synthesis
- RNA contains instructions for protein synthesis.
- Codons (3 nucleotides) on RNA match anticodons on tRNA.
- tRNA carries specific amino acids.
- Amino acids join via peptide bonds to form polypeptide chains.
Hierarchical Structure of Proteins
- Proteins have a hierarchical structure.
- Primary: Sequence of amino acids.
- Secondary: Local folding (alpha-helices, beta-sheets).
- Tertiary: 3D folding pattern due to side chain interactions.
- Quaternary: Multiple polypeptide chains arrange into a functional protein.
Amino Acids
- Amino acids differ based on their R-groups.
- Properties include hydrophobic/hydrophilic, large/small, flexible/rigid, charged/disulfide.
- There are 20 different amino acids.
- Amino acids are known by their full names, 3-letter abbreviations, and single letter codes.
Charged Amino Acids
- Five amino acids are charged (Arg, Lys, Asp, Glu, His).
- Their behavior as acids or bases depends on pH.
- pH affects amino acid charge, influencing protein structure and function.
Protein Folding
- Protein folding is determined by interactions of amino acid R-groups.
- Interactions include hydrophilic/hydrophobic interactions, van der Waals forces, disulfide bonds, ionic bonds, and hydrogen bonds.
Protein Structure: Secondary
- Secondary structures include alpha-helices and beta-sheets.
Protein Structure: Tertiary & Quaternary
- Tertiary structures involve interactions within a polypeptide chain.
- Quaternary structures involve interactions between different polypeptide chains.
- Examples include hemoglobin and sickle cell anemia.
Cellular Compartmentalisation
- Lipids define cell structure and internal structures.
- Lipid families include fatty acids, phospholipids, sphingolipids, glycolipids, and waxes.
- Membranes regulate biological functions, particularly transport of proteins.
Signalling
- Six features of signal transduction: specific, amplification, modularity, desensitization, integration, and regulation.
Summary
- BCH2IBM covered molecular mechanisms of DNA>RNA>Protein.
- The next module (BCH2MBC) explores mechanisms of Protein>Metabolism effects on cellular and organism phenotypes.
Resources
- BCH2IBM lecture slides are available on the LMS.
- 'Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry' (2017) chapters 1, 2.1-2.3, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28 are useful resources.
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Explore BCH2IBM Module 1, which covers cellular life and the central dogma of molecular biology. Understand how cellular components are organized and the essential processes involving DNA, RNA, and proteins. This quiz will evaluate your knowledge of crucial concepts in cellular biology.
