Cell Biology - Lysosomes and Proteasomes
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Enzymes function effectively at the high pH found inside the lysosome.

False

Proteins can be labeled for degradation by a process called polyubiquitination.

True

The proteasome is a hollow, barrel-shaped complex containing protease activity.

True

Polypeptide chains cannot be modified after translation.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Proteolytic cleavage is a process that activates zymogens.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Each word of DNA consists of 3 nucleotides, which codes for 2 amino acids.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Phosphorylation of proteins is an unregulated process.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The genetic code is universal and applies to all species.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

A single amino acid can be coded for by multiple different codons.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Steroid hormone receptors undergo a conformational change upon ligand binding.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tyrosine phosphorylation has the least important effects among the amino acids mentioned.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

An insertion of nucleotides causes a frame-shift mutation, which does not affect the remaining sequence.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Huntington's disease can occur due to amplification of a codon between generations.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ribosome is a complex of protein and rRNA.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

A missense mutation in the β-globin gene involves a single nucleotide substitution that converts a glutamic acid codon to a valine codon.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The P site of the ribosome binds incoming aminoacyl tRNA.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

TRNA molecules fold into a straight-line structure.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Elongation involves the addition of amino acids to the amino end of the growing chain.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Francis Crick proposed that there must be an adaptor molecule for nucleic acids to interact with amino acids.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ribosome moves along the mRNA in a 5’ to 3’ direction during translation.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The initiator tRNA is located in the A site during the initiation of translation.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The 'wobble' position refers to the first base in a codon.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

There are approximately 61 codons that code for amino acids and about 50 tRNAs.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Peptide bond formation is catalyzed at the peptidyl transferase centre.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

GTP is required for the final assembly of the ribosome.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ribosome is composed solely of protein.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The exit site (E site) contains aminoacyl tRNA.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Aminoacyl-tRNA is formed when an amino acid is added to the 5' end of the tRNA molecule.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Serine is coded by the codon UCC.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Elongation involves the addition of amino acids to the amino end of the growing chain.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ribosome translocation moves by one codon along the mRNA.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The peptidyl transferase activity of ribosome is responsible for the termination of protein synthesis.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The empty tRNA moves into the A site after the peptide bond formation.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

A release factor recognizes a stop codon in the A site during termination.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

An Open Reading Frame (ORF) can start and end at random positions within a sequence of nucleotides.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The genetic code is non-overlapping, meaning it is read as a continuous sequence from a fixed starting point.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Each ‘word’ of DNA consists of 4 nucleotides and codes for 1 amino acid.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Frame-shift mutations can occur due to insertions or deletions of nucleotides.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Huntington's disease is caused by the deletion of codons in the genetic code.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The genetic code translates nucleic acid sequences to amino acid sequences, where a codon consists of 4 nucleotides.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the translation process, termination factors are essential for the proper completion of protein synthesis.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

MRNA is not required for the process of translation.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

An insertion of nucleotides typically leads to a frame-shift mutation, which can significantly affect the protein's function.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Phosphorylation of proteins can affect their activity, localization, and function.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ribosome is solely composed of ribosomal proteins without any RNA components.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The process of elongation in translation involves the addition of amino acids to the carboxyl end of the growing polypeptide chain.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Codons can specify more than one amino acid, making the genetic code ambiguous.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The third base in a codon is known as the 'wobble' position.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Aminoacyl-tRNA is formed when an amino acid is added to the 5' end of the tRNA molecule.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ribosomes are exclusively composed of RNA.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

There are approximately 50 different tRNA types that correspond to 61 codons coding for amino acids.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Transfer RNA molecules have a straight-line structure.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Francis Crick suggested that nucleic acids interact with amino acids through a unique structure of adaptor molecules.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The amino-acid addition process to tRNA is catalyzed by ribosomal RNA.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Serine is encoded by the codon UCC according to the genetic code.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The carboxyl end of the growing polypeptide chain is where amino acids are added during elongation.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The P site of the ribosome is where incoming aminoacyl tRNA is first accepted.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The initiator tRNA is located in the E site during the initiation of translation.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

During translation, the ribosome moves along the mRNA in the 3’ to 5’ direction.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Recognition of the start codon by the tRNA is essential for the initiation of translation.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

GTP is not required during the initiation of translation.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ribosome has a specific site known as the decoding center for accepting tRNAs.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

During elongation, after forming a peptide bond, the ribosome translocates three nucleotides in the 5’ direction.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

During ribosome translocation, the peptidyl chain is moved to the A site.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Peptidyl transferase activity involves the formation of peptide bonds at the P site.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Termination of translation occurs when a release factor binds to the A site.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The path through the ribosome for each tRNA is A – E – P sites.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Each elongation step involves the binding of a new aminoacyl tRNA in the P site.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The lysosome contains degradative enzymes that specifically target proteins only.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Regulating protein activity solely relies on the protein synthesis process, without any involvement of degradation.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cyclins are examples of proteins that undergo rapid turnover to control the cell cycle progression.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Protein levels, protein location, and post-translational modification are the only methods used by a cell to regulate protein activity.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Protein degradation is an unnecessary process and does not contribute to cellular homeostasis.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The proteasome is found exclusively in the nucleus and cannot be located in the cytoplasm.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Proteins can undergo various covalent modifications after translation, including glycosylation.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Steroid hormone receptors require a conformational change to release their inhibitory subunits.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Reversible phosphorylation can occur on all amino acid residues in a protein equally.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Zymogens are active forms of enzymes that do not require activation by cleavage.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ratio of phosphorylated serine to threonine to tyrosine residues is approximately 10:1:100.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ligand binding to a protein does not alter the protein's shape or its active conformation.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Proteolytic cleavage does not play a role in the processing of insulin from its precursor form.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

An Open Reading Frame (ORF) is a set of codons that runs continuously and always begins with a stop codon.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The genetic code is redundant, meaning multiple codons can code for the same amino acid.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

A single nucleotide insertion in a DNA sequence will always create a frame-shift mutation.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The phenomenon of codon amplification can lead to increased severity of diseases such as Huntington's disease.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The genetic code is specific and applies only to a limited number of species.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The A site of the ribosome binds deacylated tRNA during translation.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

During elongation, peptide bonds are formed between adjacent amino acids at the P site.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Recognition of the start codon by the tRNAmet molecule is crucial for the initiation of translation.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ribosome moves along mRNA in a 3’ to 5’ direction during translation.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Initiation factors are not required for the ribosome to recognize the start of translation.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The 60S ribosomal subunit assembles with the 40S subunit during the final assembly of translation.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Elongation involves moving the ribosome three nucleotides at a time along the mRNA.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The decoding center ensures that only tRNAs with anticodons that match the codon are rejected.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The tRNA molecules typically have a cloverleaf secondary structure.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

There are 61 tRNA molecules that correspond to the 61 different coding codons.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The anti-codon loop of tRNA pairs with mRNA codons based on non-specific rules.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

A single tRNA species can recognize only one specific codon.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The aminoacyl-tRNA is formed by the addition of an amino acid to the 3' end of the tRNA molecule.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Francis Crick theorized that there would be 20 different types of transfer RNA molecules due to the 20 amino acids.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Transfer RNA does not undergo any post-transcriptional modifications.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ribosome is involved solely in the synthesis of nucleic acids.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Lysosomes

  • Enzymes within lysosomes function optimally at a low pH.

Proteasome

  • Proteins targeted for degradation are labelled with a polyubiquitin tag.
  • The proteasome recognizes this tag and degrades the protein.
  • The proteasome is a multiprotein complex with protease activity.

Post-Translational Modification

  • Modifications occur after translation to form mature functional proteins.
  • Proteolytic cleavage removes sections of a protein, for example, in the processing of insulin and activation of trypsinogen.
  • Covalent modifications include disulfide bond formation, phosphorylation, glycosylation, farnesylation, and GPI anchoring.

Ligand Binding

  • Ligands can induce conformational changes in proteins, activating them, releasing inhibitory subunits, or altering their cellular location.
  • Steroid hormone receptors undergo conformational change upon binding to their steroid ligand.
  • This change allows the receptor to dimerize and enter the nucleus.

Proteolytic Cleavage

  • Zymogens are inactive 'pro-enzymes' activated by proteolytic cleavage.
  • Enterokinase is an example of an enzyme that activates zymogens.
  • Proteolytic cascades, like the clotting cascade, involve a series of sequential proteolytic cleavage events.

Reversible Phosphorylation

  • Phosphorylation of proteins on serine, threonine, and tyrosine residues is a tightly regulated process.
  • Kinases add phosphate groups, while phosphatases remove them.
  • Tyrosine phosphorylation plays a critical role in cellular signaling and regulation.

The Genetic Code

  • The genetic code is non-overlapping, meaning codons are read in a continuous sequence.
  • The 'reading frame' is defined by the start codon, and only one open reading frame (ORF) in a sequence contains functional information.
  • Insertions or deletions within a sequence can cause 'frame-shift' mutations.

The Genetic Code: Properties

  • Specific: Each codon always codes for the same amino acid.
  • Universal: The code is largely the same across all species.
  • Redundant: Multiple codons can code for the same amino acid.
  • Non-overlapping: The code is read as a continuous sequence of bases, three at a time.

Disease and Coding Sequence Changes

  • Huntington's disease results from the amplification of CAG codons in the HTT gene, causing an increased number of glutamine residues in the protein.
  • Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is caused by a single nucleotide substitution in the beta-globin gene, changing a glutamic acid codon to a valine codon.

tRNA

  • tRNA molecules serve as adaptor molecules, translating the genetic code.
  • These molecules fold into an L-shaped structure with a specific 3-dimensional shape.
  • Aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases attach amino acids to the 3' end of tRNA, forming aminoacyl-tRNAs.
  • The anticodon loop on tRNA interacts with codons in mRNA through base-pairing.

Wobble Position

  • The third base in a codon is called the wobble position, allowing for flexibility in codon-anticodon matching.
  • A single tRNA can often recognize multiple codons for the same amino acid.

Ribosomes

  • Ribosomes are essential for protein synthesis.
  • They consist of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and proteins.
  • Ribosomes bring mRNA and tRNA together during translation.

Ribosome Structure

  • The ribosome has three sites: A site for aminoacyl tRNA, P site for the growing polypeptide chain, and E site for exiting tRNA.
  • The decoding center ensures only codons matching tRNA anticodons enter the A site.
  • Peptidyl transferase activity catalyzes peptide bond formation.

Translation Initiation

  • Initiation requires the assembly of ribosomal subunits, mRNA, initiator tRNA (tRNAmet), GTP, and initiation factors.
  • Recognition of the start codon by the tRNAmet molecule is crucial.
  • The 60S ribosomal subunit joins the 40S subunit to complete the complex.

Translation Elongation

  • Amino acids are added to the growing polypeptide chain in the carboxyl-terminal direction.
  • The ribosome moves along the mRNA in the 5' to 3' direction.
  • Elongation involves three steps:
    1. Delivery of the next aminoacyl-tRNA to the A site.
    2. Peptide bond formation between adjacent amino acids.
    3. Ribosome translocation to the next codon.

Translation Termination

  • Termination occurs when a stop codon enters the A site.
  • Release factors bind to the stop codon, causing:
    1. Release of the newly synthesized polypeptide chain.
    2. Dissociation of the ribosomal subunits and mRNA.

Information Flow

  • The Central Dogma of Molecular Biology describes the flow of genetic information from DNA to RNA to protein.
  • Coined by Francis Crick in 1956.

Overview of Translation

  • Translation is the process of converting the information in mRNA into amino acids, resulting in protein synthesis.
  • Consists of three stages: initiation, elongation, and termination.

Translation Requirements

  • Template: mRNA carries the genetic code.
  • Catalyst: Ribosome, composed of ribosomal proteins and rRNA, facilitates the process.
  • Activated Precursors: Aminoacyl-tRNA, tRNA molecules coupled to amino acids via energy-rich bonds.
  • Release/Termination Factors: Assist in terminating the translation process.

The Genetic Code

  • The genetic code is the dictionary for translating DNA sequences into amino acids.
  • Each three-nucleotide sequence (codon) in mRNA corresponds to a specific amino acid.
  • The code is unpunctuated, meaning it's read continuously without gaps.

Reading Frames

  • Open Reading Frame (ORF): A continuous sequence of codons beginning with a start codon and ending with a stop codon.
  • The 'reading frame' is determined by the position of the start codon.
  • In protein synthesis, only one ORF is essential for information.
  • Insertions or deletions of nucleotides can cause "frame-shift" mutations, altering the reading frame and potentially changing the encoded protein.

The Genetic Code: Specific, Universal, Redundant, Non-Overlapping

  • Specific: Each codon always codes for the same amino acid.
  • Universal: Applies to all species, conserved from early evolution.
  • Redundant: A given amino acid can be specified by several codons.
  • Non-Overlapping: The code is read continuously as a sequence of bases, taken three at a time.

Changes in Coding Sequence and Disease

  • Huntington's Disease: Caused by amplified codons, leading to extra amino acids and altered protein structure, potentially accumulating in the cell.
  • Sickle Cell Disease (SCD): A missense mutation in the β-globin gene, a single nucleotide substitution resulting in an amino acid change from glutamic acid to valine.

tRNA: The Adaptor Molecule

  • tRNA acts as an adaptor molecule, bridging the gap between nucleic acids and proteins.
  • Proposed by Francis Crick, with 20 different adaptors for each amino acid.
  • tRNA folds into an L-shaped structure due to base-pairing between nucleotides.
  • The amino acid is added to the 3' end of the tRNA molecule to give an aminoacyl-tRNA by aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase.
  • The anticodon loop on tRNA recognizes codons within the mRNA through base-pairing.

The Wobble Position

  • The third base in a codon (first in the anticodon) is known as the "wobble position". Provides flexibility in codon recognition allowing a single tRNA to match multiple codons.

Ribosome: The Protein Synthesis Factory

  • Ribosomes are complexes of proteins and rRNA, essential for protein synthesis.
  • They bind tRNA and mRNA together to translate the nucleotide sequence of mRNA into the amino acid sequence of a protein.

Ribosome Structure

  • A (aminoacyl) site: Binds incoming aminoacyl-tRNA.
  • P (peptidyl) site: Contains tRNA with the growing polypeptide chain.
  • E (exit) site: Holds deacylated tRNA before release.
  • Decoding center: Ensures only matching tRNAs are accepted.
  • Peptidyl transferase center: Catalyzes peptide bond formation.

Initiation of Translation

  • Requires the assembly of components: 40s ribosomal subunit, mRNA, tRNAmet (initiator tRNA), GTP, and initiation factors.
  • Recognition of the start codon by tRNAmet.
  • Addition of the 60s ribosomal subunit to complete the assembly.

Elongation of Translation

  • Involves adding amino acids to the carboxyl end of the growing chain.
  • The ribosome moves along the mRNA in the 5' to 3' direction.
  • Requires aminoacyl-tRNA delivery to the A site, peptide bond formation by peptidyl transferase, and ribosome translocation to the next codon.

Termination of Translation

  • Occurs when a stop codon reaches the A site.
  • Recognized by a release factor that binds to the A site, causing the release of the newly synthesized protein and detaching the ribosome from the mRNA.

Disassembly of the tRNA-ribosome-mRNA complex

  • Ribosomal subunits, mRNA, tRNA and protein factors can be recycled and used to make additional proteins.

Regulation of Protein Activity

  • Many key functions that occur in cells are dependent on the activities of proteins.
  • Regulating protein activity is essential for maintaining cellular function.

Regulation of Protein Activity: Mechanisms

  • Protein Levels: Regulating the amount of protein produced.
  • Protein Location: Controlling where a protein is located within the cell.
  • Post-translational Modification: Modifying proteins after translation to alter their activity.

Balancing Protein Synthesis with Degradation

  • Protein turnover is a natural process.
  • "Housekeeping" proteins are damaged and need to be replaced.
  • Some proteins involved in cellular processes are degraded for tight control over their levels.
  • Rapid turnover of some proteins allows for changes in their levels.

Protein Degradation Mechanisms

  • Lysosomal Degradation: Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles containing degradative enzymes.

    • These enzymes degrade proteins, other molecules, organelles, microbes, and materials delivered to the lysosome.
    • Enzymes function optimally in the low pH environment of the lysosome.
  • Proteasomal Degradation: Proteins can be tagged for degradation by polyubiquitination.

    • Polyubiquitinated proteins are recognized by the proteasome and degraded.
    • Proteasome: A multiprotein, hollow, barrel-shaped complex containing protease activity.
    • Found in the nucleus and cytoplasm.
    • Protein "caps" on the proteasome recognize tagged proteins and feed them into the proteasome for degradation.

Polypeptide Chain Modifications After Translation

  • Proteolytic Cleavage: Processing of proteins from immature to mature forms.

    • Example: Processing of insulin from pre-pro insulin to mature insulin.
    • Example: Trypsinogen to trypsin.
  • Covalent Modifications: Modifications that alter the protein's structure and function.

    • Disulfide Bond Formation: Stabilizes protein structure.
    • Phosphorylation: Often activates or inactivates proteins. Important control mechanism.
    • Glycosylation: Often found in extracellular proteins.
    • Farnesylation and GPI Anchoring: Target proteins to membranes.

Ligand Binding

  • Ligands bind to proteins and induce conformational changes.
  • This allows for activation, inhibition, or relocation of proteins.
  • Example: Steroid hormone receptors bind their ligands, undergo conformational changes, dimerize, and enter the nucleus.

Proteolytic Cleavage

  • Zymogens: Inactive precursor forms of enzymes (pro-enzymes).
  • Activated by proteolytic cleavage.
  • Example: Enterokinase activates trypsinogen to trypsin.
  • Proteolytic cascades: Series of proteolytic cleavages, often involved in complex processes like blood clotting.

Reversible Phosphorylation of Proteins

  • Phosphate groups can be added to serine, threonine, and tyrosine residues.
  • Tightly regulated process.
  • Kinases add phosphate groups, phosphatases remove them.
  • Ratio of phosphorylated serine:threonine:tyrosine is approximately 100:10:1.
  • Tyrosine phosphorylation often has significant effects on protein activity.

Genetic Code: Introduction

  • The genetic code specifies the relationship between codons (three-nucleotide sequences) and amino acids.
    • If one nucleotide coded for one amino acid, there would be 4 possibilities.
    • Two nucleotides would provide 16 possibilities (4 x 4).
    • Three nucleotides provide 64 possibilities (4 x 4 x 4).
  • Each "word" of DNA consists of three nucleotides/bases, which code for one amino acid.

The Genetic Code: Properties

  • Unpunctuated: Reading frames determine the sequence of amino acids.

    • Open Reading Frame (ORF): A continuous set of codons starting with a start codon and ending with a stop codon.
    • The reading frame is determined by the position of the start codon.
    • Only one ORF contains useful information for protein synthesis.
  • Specific: A specific codon always codes for the same amino acid.

  • Universal: The code applies to all species. Conserved from early evolution.

  • Redundant: A given amino acid can be coded for by several different codons.

  • Non-overlapping: The code is read from a fixed starting point as a continuous sequence of bases, taken three at a time.

Genetic Code and Disease: Huntington's Disease

  • Codon amplification can occur between generations.
  • Each extra codon copy leads to an extra copy of the amino acid in the protein.
  • This can alter protein structure and lead to accumulation and deposition of the protein in the cell.

Genetic Code and Disease: Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)

  • Missense mutation in the β-globin gene.
  • A single nucleotide substitution (A to T) in the codon for amino acid 6.
  • Converts a glutamic acid codon (GAG) to a valine codon (GTG).
  • Autosomal recessive inheritance.

tRNA: The Adaptor Molecule

  • Nucleic acids and proteins are structurally different.
  • Francis Crick proposed "adaptor molecules" to bridge this gap: These molecules would bind to amino acids and recognize specific codons in mRNA.
  • tRNA is the adaptor molecule.

tRNA Properties

  • tRNA molecules fold into L-shaped structures.
    • Secondary structure: "Cloverleaf" shape due to base pairing.
    • Tertiary structure: L-shaped three-dimensional shape.
  • Post-transcriptional modifications occur in tRNA molecules.
  • Amino acid is added to the 3' end of the tRNA molecule by aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase.
    • Specificity derives from the 3D structure of the tRNA.
  • The "anticodon loop" of tRNA recognizes codons in mRNA through base pairing following Watson-Crick rules.
  • ~80 nucleotides in length.
  • About 50 different tRNA molecules exist.

tRNA Anticodon and mRNA Codon Pairing

  • tRNA anticodons pair with mRNA codons following Watson-Crick base pairing rules.
  • Example: UCC codes for Serine.

The "Wobble" Position

  • The 3rd base in a codon is the "wobble" position.
  • Allows for flexibility in codon-anticodon pairing.
  • A single tRNA species can recognize multiple codons.

The Ribosome

  • Ribosomes are the protein synthesis machinery.
  • Composed of protein and ribosomal RNA (rRNA).
  • rRNA has extensive secondary structuring, similar to tRNA.
  • Brings tRNA and mRNA together to translate the nucleotide sequence of mRNA into the amino acid sequence of a protein.

Ribosome Structure

  • A site: Aminoacyl site, binds incoming aminoacyl-tRNA.
  • P site: Peptidyl site, holds the tRNA containing the growing polypeptide chain.
  • E site: Exit site, where the deacylated tRNA exits the ribosome.
  • Decoding center: Ensures only tRNAs with the correct anticodon are accepted into the A site.
  • Peptidyl transferase center: Catalyzes peptide bond formation between amino acids.

Initiation of Translation: Requirement

  • Assembly of components for protein synthesis:

    • 40S ribosomal subunit
    • mRNA to be translated
    • tRNA specified by the first codon in the mRNA (tRNAmet)
    • GTP (energy source)
    • Initiation factors (help the ribosome recognize the start of translation)
  • Recognition of the start codon by tRNAmet.

  • Addition of the 60S ribosomal subunit to complete the ribosome assembly.

Initiation of Translation: Steps

  • Step 1: Initial assembly of components.
  • Step 2: Recognition of the start codon.
  • Step 3: Final assembly of the ribosome.
    • The initiator tRNA is in the P site.

Elongation: Building the Polypeptide Chain

  • Elongation involves adding amino acids to the carboxyl end of the growing polypeptide chain.

  • Ribosome moves along the mRNA in the 5' to 3' direction.

  • Step 1: The next required aminoacyl-tRNA is delivered to the A site (with help of elongation factors).

  • Step 2: Peptide bond formation between adjacent amino acids, catalyzed by peptidyltransferase.

  • Step 3: Translocation: Ribosome moves three nucleotides in the 3' direction to the next codon.

    • The growing chain moves to the P site.
    • The uncharged tRNA moves to the E site and is released.
    • The A site is free to accept the next tRNA.
  • Note: The P site initially contains the initiator tRNA.

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