Questions and Answers
What is gene expression?
In eukaryotic cells, transcription can begin without transcription factors binding to the promoter.
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What is the anticodon of a particular tRNA molecule complementary to?
mRNA codon
Identify a 5′ → 3′ sequence of nucleotides in the DNA template strand for an mRNA coding for the polypeptide sequence Phe-Pro-Lys: 5′-_____-3′.
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Which of these is a tRNA?
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What enzyme catalyzes the attachment of an amino acid to tRNA?
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The tRNA anticodon, GAC, is complementary to the mRNA codon with the sequence _____.
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The initiator tRNA attaches at the ribosome's _____ site.
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Who formulated the one gene-one enzyme hypothesis?
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In what form is genetic information of eukaryotic cells transferred from the nucleus to the cytoplasm?
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What is a 5' cap?
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Who was the first to suggest that genes dictate phenotypes through enzymes?
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What are 'inborn errors of metabolism'?
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Who were Tatum and Beadle?
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What does the one gene-one enzyme hypothesis state?
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The 'one gene-one polypeptide' concept is completely accurate.
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What are the differences between RNA and DNA?
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What is transcription?
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What does messenger RNA (mRNA) do?
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What is translation?
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Where does translation occur?
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What is the difference in genetic information flow between bacteria and eukaryotes?
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What results from the lack of segregation of DNA in bacteria?
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What is a primary transcript?
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What is the central dogma of Francis Crick?
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What is the process of bacterial transcription/translation?
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How does eukaryotic translation and transcription differ from bacteria?
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What is the triplet code?
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What is the template strand?
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Study Notes
Gene Expression
- Gene expression involves the synthesis of proteins or RNAs directed by DNA.
- In eukaryotic cells, transcription requires the binding of several transcription factors to the promoter.
tRNA and Codons
- The anticodon of tRNA is complementary to the mRNA codon, crucial for accurate protein synthesis.
- Example: tRNA anticodon GAC pairs with mRNA codon CUG.
- tRNA molecules exist; identification typically involves structures resembling the described tRNA.
Initiation of Translation
- The initiator tRNA binds to the P site of the ribosome, marking the start of translation.
Genetic Relationships and Hypotheses
- Beadle and Tatum proposed the one gene-one enzyme hypothesis, linking specific genes to enzyme production.
- Archibald Garrod introduced the term "inborn errors of metabolism," referring to diseases caused by enzyme deficiencies.
- The one gene-one enzyme hypothesis evolved to the one gene-one polypeptide concept, recognizing that some genes produce multiple related polypeptides via alternative splicing.
RNA Characteristics
- RNA differs from DNA: it contains ribose sugar and uracil instead of thymine.
- mRNA serves as the carrier for genetic information from DNA to ribosomes for protein synthesis.
Transcription and Translation Processes
- Transcription is the process of synthesizing RNA from a DNA template.
- Translation synthesizes polypeptides under mRNA direction at ribosomes.
- Ribosomes are the site of polypeptide synthesis.
Genetic Information Flow
- Bacterial DNA is not segregated by a nucleus, allowing simultaneous transcription and translation.
- Eukaryotes have transcription occurring in the nucleus, where pre-mRNA undergoes processing to form mature mRNA before leaving the nucleus for translation.
Additional Concepts
- The primary transcript undergoes modifications before it becomes mature mRNA.
- The central dogma, described by Francis Crick, outlines the flow of genetic information: DNA → RNA → Protein.
- The triplet code in mRNA consists of three-nucleotide sequences (codons) that specify amino acids for polypeptide chains.
- The template strand of DNA directs the sequence of nucleotides in RNA during transcription, with uracil replacing thymine.
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Dive into the intricate process of gene expression and its critical role in synthesizing proteins in eukaryotic cells. This quiz covers key concepts such as transcription factors, tRNA, and the relationship between mRNA and anticodons. Test your understanding of molecular biology and the flow of genetic information.