Biology Chapter on Proteins and RNA
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Which of the following is NOT a level of protein structure?

  • Quaternary (correct)
  • Secondary
  • Primary
  • Tertiary

    • What type of bond is primarily responsible for maintaining the shape of a protein?

  • Hydrogen bonds (correct)
  • Ionic bonds
  • Covalent bonds
  • Disulfide bonds

    • Which of the following is a key reason for understanding protein sequence?

  • To develop new antibiotics
  • To create new vaccines
  • To design new enzymes
  • All of the above (correct)

    • What is the difference between a peptide and a polypeptide?

    <p>Peptides are short chains of amino acids, while polypeptides are longer chains. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central dogma of molecular biology?

    <p>DNA is transcribed into RNA, which is then translated into protein. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the molecule that Friedrich Miescher discovered in 1868 and called 'nuclein'?

    <p>RNA (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year did Carl Woese propose that the earliest life forms relied on RNA for genetic information and biochemical processes?

    <p>1967 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these scientists won the Nobel Prize for discovering how RNA is synthesized?

    <p>Severo Ochoa (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between the sugar component in RNA compared to DNA?

    <p>RNA contains ribose, while DNA contains deoxyribose. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following nitrogenous bases is found in RNA but NOT in DNA?

    <p>Uracil (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical structure of RNA?

    <p>Single strand (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The content mentions that RNA interference occurs in plants. What does RNA interference involve?

    <p>RNA being used to silence genes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the RNA molecule that carries genetic information from DNA to ribosomes for protein synthesis?

    <p>mRNA (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of tRNA in protein synthesis?

    <p>tRNA carries amino acids to the ribosome to be incorporated into a growing polypeptide chain. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which RNA molecule is responsible for carrying the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis?

    <p>mRNA (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the start codon 'AUG' in protein synthesis?

    <p>It codes for the amino acid methionine, which is the first amino acid in most proteins. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements correctly describes the function of rRNA?

    <p>rRNA provides the structural framework for the ribosome and facilitates protein synthesis. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the G:::C rich content in rRNA?

    <p>It increases the stability of the rRNA molecule due to stronger hydrogen bonds. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many codons are required to code for a protein sequence of 10 amino acids?

    <p>30 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of tRNA?

    <p>tRNA is transcribed by RNA polymerase II. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference in ribosome structure between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

    <p>Prokaryotic ribosomes have a 70S sedimentation coefficient, while eukaryotic ribosomes have an 80S sedimentation coefficient. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a stop codon?

    <p>UAA (A), UAG (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a protein's structure from its function?

    <p>The interactions between amino acids. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Central Dogma of Molecular Biology

    The process by which DNA is transcribed to RNA and then translated into protein.

    Nuclein

    The original term used by Miescher in 1868 to describe RNA found in the nucleus.

    RNA interference

    A biological process where introduced genes can silence homologous genes in plants.

    Homo sapiens Insulin

    A peptide hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates glucose levels.

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    Ribose

    The sugar component found in RNA that distinguishes it from DNA.

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    Peptides

    Short chains of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, generally >2 amino acids.

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    Uracil

    The nitrogenous base in RNA that replaces thymine found in DNA.

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    Single-Stranded

    RNA's structure, which does not pair bases like DNA.

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    Polypeptides

    Chains of amino acids consisting of more than 10 and usually around 50 or more, forming proteins.

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    tRNA

    Transfer RNA that helps in the translation of mRNA into protein.

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    Protein structure

    The shape of proteins determined by amino acid interactions, crucial for function.

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    mRNA

    Messenger RNA that carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome.

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    Central Dogma

    The flow of genetic information from DNA to RNA to protein, fundamental in biology.

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    Codon

    A codon is a sequence of three RNA bases that encodes a specific amino acid.

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    Amino Acids

    Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, encoded by codons.

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    Transcription

    Transcription is the process of copying a gene’s DNA sequence into mRNA.

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    Translation

    Translation is the process where mRNA is read by ribosomes to synthesize proteins.

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    Genetic Code

    The genetic code defines how sequences of nucleotides correspond to amino acids.

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    Base Pairing

    Base pairing refers to the specific pairing rule of nucleotides (A with U, C with G).

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    Study Notes

    Introduction to Biology (BIOL 1005) - Lectures 2-3

    • Course offered by Allen Cheung on January 15, 2025
    • Focuses on the central dogma of molecular biology and RNA, along with the structure and function of proteins.

    The Central Dogma of Molecular Biology

    • DNA replicates, transcribes to RNA, then translates to protein.
    • DNA → RNA → Protein
    • The process includes replication, transcription (DNA to RNA), reverse transcription (RNA to DNA), and translation (RNA to protein), and RNA replication.

    History of RNA

    • Friedrich Miescher discovered RNA in 1868, initially calling it "nuclein."
    • RNA's acidic properties led to being classified as nucleic acid.
    • By 1939, the role of RNA in protein synthesis was suspected.
    • Severo Ochoa won the 1959 Nobel Prize for his work on RNA synthesis.
    • Carl Woese (1967) proposed that early life relied on RNA for genetic information and biochemical processes.
    • RNA interference (RNAi) and gene regulatory RNAs were discovered in 1990. This led to exploration of drug development using RNA-based molecules (siRNA).

    RNA

    • Ribonucleic acid (RNA)
    • RNA differs from DNA due to its sugar component (ribose).
    • RNA has the bases Adenine (A), Uracil (U), Cytosine (C), and Guanine (G)
    • RNA is a single-stranded structure.
    • RNAs do not form base pairing

    RNA Nucleotides

    • The sugar in RNA nucleotides is ribose.
    • RNA is single-stranded, so no base pairing.

    Structure of RNA

    • Located in the nucleus and cytoplasm
    • Backbone is comprised of ribose sugar and phosphates.
    • Contains nitrogenous bases: adenine, uracil, cytosine, and guanine.
    • Typically forms an alpha-helix (mostly), or 3D structures.

    RNA Folding

    • Primarily linear (alpha-helix).
    • Can fold on itself to form 2-D and 3-D structures (various shapes).

    Influenza A viral RNA

    • The structure of influenza A viral RNA was studied and characterized.

    Classic types of RNA

    • mRNA: messenger RNA
    • tRNA: transfer RNA
    • rRNA: ribosomal RNA
    • These work together to generate proteins using instructions from DNA/cell. They are only temporary within cells

    Eukaryotic Cell

    • DNA → RNA → Protein in eukaryotic cells
    • Process occurs within the cell, specifically with the nucleus being involved in transcription and processing of mRNA

    Messenger RNA (mRNA)

    • A molecule of RNA encoding a chemical "blueprint" for a protein product.
    • Transcribed from the DNA gene template and carries the coding information.
    • Arranges genetic information in three-base codons, each specifying an amino acid, except the stop codon.

    mRNA in Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

    • Prokaryotes transcribe and translate mRNA simultaneously.
    • Eukaryotes process mRNA in the nucleus before exporting it to the cytoplasm for translation.

    Ribosomes

    • rRNA (Ribosomal RNA) is the central component of ribosomes, present in >80% of cells.
    • Ribosomes are composed of two subunits (prokaryotes: 70S [50S + 30S]; eukaryotes: 80S [60S + 40S]).
    • Ribosomes contain rRNA and proteins

    rRNA Structure

    • rRNA has distinct domains (5' domain, central domain, 3' major domain, 3' minor domain), crucial portions of the ribosomes.

    Ribosome Function

    • Ribosomes are located in the cytoplasm.
    • They facilitate mRNA's translation into proteins.
    • Ribosomes require tRNA to perform this translation.

    tRNA Structure

    • tRNA (transfer RNA) is among the smallest RNAs (75-93 nucleotides or nt).
    • It recognizes mRNA codons and carries specific amino acids.
    • tRNA is transcribed by RNA polymerase III and is widespread throughout the genome, which may include introns.

    Transcription and Translation

    • A YouTube video on transcription and translation is referenced.

    Summary

    • Nucleotides for RNA
    • RNA structure and functions (mRNA, rRNA, tRNA)

    Proteins

    • Composed of 20 amino acids (AAs).
    • Encoded by codons (combinations of A, U, C, and G).
    • Structure determines function.

    Amino Acids

    • Full name, 3-letter short name, 1-letter symbol

    Table of Codons

    • A table showing the correspondence between codons and amino acids.

    Essential and Non-Essential Amino Acids

    • Essential amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained from food.
    • Non-essential amino acids can be synthesized within the body.

    Reading the Encoded Sequence

    • Example: A DNA sequence is translated into an mRNA sequence, and then into a protein sequence.
    • The correlation between specific amino acids with mRNA codons.

    Protein Sequence

    • Example protein sequence (MGWN) and description of peptides.

    Short Exercise

    • A short exercise on translation (HIV nef gene sequence) is presented, including the steps to translate a gene sequence into a protein sequence..

    Peptides

    • Short chains of amino acids.
    • Linked via peptide bonds.

    Polypeptides

    • Generally chains containing >10 but <50 amino acids.
    • Parts of the protein, also known as oligopeptides (shorter sequences).
    • Linked by disulfide bonds (e.g., insulin), creating protein structures.

    Polypeptide Functions

    • Polypeptides perform varied functions in the body.

    Proteins (Detailed)

    • Consist of polypeptides arranged in secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures.
    • Structure (conformation) dictates specific function and protein-protein interactions.

    Protein Structure

    • Levels of protein structure (primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary)
    • Describing these in detail.

    Shape of the Protein

    • The shape of a protein is determined by the interactions between amino acids and side chains.

    Central Dogma Video

    • A YouTube video on the central dogma is referenced (link).

    Summary

    • Amino acids -> Peptides -> Polypeptides -> Proteins.
    • Protein structure (1°, 2°, 3°, 4°) determines protein function.
    • Proteins are stabilized through bonds.
    • Understanding protein structure and amino acid composition is crucial.

    SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein

    • COVID-19 virus protein structure, showing the coding sequences and functional regions.

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    This quiz assesses your knowledge about protein structures, RNA, and their significance in molecular biology. Test your understanding of key concepts such as the central dogma and the differences between RNA and DNA. Perfect for students studying biology at an advanced level.

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