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What is the primary role of RNA polymerase in transcription?
What is the primary role of RNA polymerase in transcription?
- To translate mRNA into proteins
- To separate the DNA strands and synthesize mRNA (correct)
- To replicate the DNA strand
- To modify the mRNA after transcription
What sequence of nucleotides signals the end of transcription in prokaryotic cells?
What sequence of nucleotides signals the end of transcription in prokaryotic cells?
- Promoter sequence
- Stop codon
- Terminator sequence (correct)
- Initiator sequence
In eukaryotic cells, what modification occurs after transcription is completed?
In eukaryotic cells, what modification occurs after transcription is completed?
- RNA polymerase detaches without any modifications
- The DNA double helix is reformed
- The mRNA is immediately translated
- Introns are removed and exons are spliced together (correct)
During translation, what is the function of tRNA molecules?
During translation, what is the function of tRNA molecules?
How many different amino acids can be coded by the combinations of nucleotide bases?
How many different amino acids can be coded by the combinations of nucleotide bases?
What is a codon?
What is a codon?
Where does translation occur within the cell?
Where does translation occur within the cell?
Which strand of DNA is transcribed to produce mRNA?
Which strand of DNA is transcribed to produce mRNA?
Which of the following describes the process of transcription?
Which of the following describes the process of transcription?
What happens to the mRNA molecule in prokaryotic cells once it is transcribed?
What happens to the mRNA molecule in prokaryotic cells once it is transcribed?
What is the function of the anticodon in the tRNA molecule?
What is the function of the anticodon in the tRNA molecule?
Where does the initiator tRNA deliver methionine during translation?
Where does the initiator tRNA deliver methionine during translation?
What happens when a stop codon reaches the A site of the ribosome?
What happens when a stop codon reaches the A site of the ribosome?
What is the role of the P site in the ribosome?
What is the role of the P site in the ribosome?
How does a tRNA molecule recognize its corresponding codon?
How does a tRNA molecule recognize its corresponding codon?
What is the primary role of RNA in the protein production process?
What is the primary role of RNA in the protein production process?
Which component is responsible for adding water to the polypeptide chain during termination?
Which component is responsible for adding water to the polypeptide chain during termination?
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between DNA, RNA, and proteins?
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between DNA, RNA, and proteins?
What modifications might occur after a polypeptide chain is synthesized?
What modifications might occur after a polypeptide chain is synthesized?
What is unique about the nitrogenous bases found in RNA compared to those in DNA?
What is unique about the nitrogenous bases found in RNA compared to those in DNA?
What is true about the tRNA molecule's ability to collect amino acids?
What is true about the tRNA molecule's ability to collect amino acids?
What process involves using DNA as a template to synthesize RNA?
What process involves using DNA as a template to synthesize RNA?
Which site facilitates the exit of tRNA from the ribosome?
Which site facilitates the exit of tRNA from the ribosome?
During which process are proteins synthesized from a sequence of amino acids?
During which process are proteins synthesized from a sequence of amino acids?
How does the ribosome enhance protein production?
How does the ribosome enhance protein production?
What is the sugar found in DNA called?
What is the sugar found in DNA called?
What type of bonding occurs between adenine and thymine in DNA?
What type of bonding occurs between adenine and thymine in DNA?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the processes of transcription and translation?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the processes of transcription and translation?
Which base pairs with adenine in RNA?
Which base pairs with adenine in RNA?
How do the structures of DNA and RNA differ?
How do the structures of DNA and RNA differ?
What is the overall process that converts genetic information into proteins?
What is the overall process that converts genetic information into proteins?
Which nitrogenous base is found in RNA but not in DNA?
Which nitrogenous base is found in RNA but not in DNA?
What molecules serve as the building blocks for both DNA and RNA?
What molecules serve as the building blocks for both DNA and RNA?
During transcription, which base pairs with adenine in the RNA molecule?
During transcription, which base pairs with adenine in the RNA molecule?
What is the basic function of the RNA molecule produced during transcription?
What is the basic function of the RNA molecule produced during transcription?
Which part of a nucleotide differentiates DNA from RNA?
Which part of a nucleotide differentiates DNA from RNA?
What structure is primarily responsible for the synthesis of proteins in cells?
What structure is primarily responsible for the synthesis of proteins in cells?
What process involves the use of DNA to synthesize RNA?
What process involves the use of DNA to synthesize RNA?
Which pair of bases is correctly matched according to base pairing rules in DNA?
Which pair of bases is correctly matched according to base pairing rules in DNA?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the structure of RNA?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the structure of RNA?
What is the initial substrate that RNA polymerase uses to synthesize mRNA?
What is the initial substrate that RNA polymerase uses to synthesize mRNA?
What is the role of the terminator sequence in prokaryotic transcription?
What is the role of the terminator sequence in prokaryotic transcription?
In eukaryotic cells, what must occur before translation can begin?
In eukaryotic cells, what must occur before translation can begin?
What is the function of ribosomes during the process of translation?
What is the function of ribosomes during the process of translation?
How does the process of transcription occur differently in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
How does the process of transcription occur differently in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
What is the relationship between codons and amino acids during translation?
What is the relationship between codons and amino acids during translation?
What happens to the DNA strands after transcription is completed in eukaryotic cells?
What happens to the DNA strands after transcription is completed in eukaryotic cells?
Which of the following describes the role of RNA in protein synthesis?
Which of the following describes the role of RNA in protein synthesis?
Which process allows multiple RNA polymerases to transcribe the same gene simultaneously?
Which process allows multiple RNA polymerases to transcribe the same gene simultaneously?
In what form is genetic information ultimately translated into proteins?
In what form is genetic information ultimately translated into proteins?
What component binds to the stop codon during translation termination?
What component binds to the stop codon during translation termination?
What does the anticodon of a tRNA molecule do?
What does the anticodon of a tRNA molecule do?
What happens to a tRNA molecule after it has delivered its amino acid?
What happens to a tRNA molecule after it has delivered its amino acid?
How many sites does a ribosome have for interaction with tRNA and mRNA?
How many sites does a ribosome have for interaction with tRNA and mRNA?
What is the function of the initiator tRNA during translation?
What is the function of the initiator tRNA during translation?
What happens to mRNA during the process of translation?
What happens to mRNA during the process of translation?
What enables multiple strands of mRNA to be translated simultaneously?
What enables multiple strands of mRNA to be translated simultaneously?
How many amino acids can a tRNA molecule collect and deliver?
How many amino acids can a tRNA molecule collect and deliver?
What type of molecules can be added to a polypeptide chain during modification?
What type of molecules can be added to a polypeptide chain during modification?
What is the role of the A site in the ribosome during translation?
What is the role of the A site in the ribosome during translation?
What happens to tRNA after it has delivered its amino acid?
What happens to tRNA after it has delivered its amino acid?
Which amino acid is delivered by the initiator tRNA to the P site during translation initiation?
Which amino acid is delivered by the initiator tRNA to the P site during translation initiation?
What is the function of the release factor when a stop codon reaches the A site?
What is the function of the release factor when a stop codon reaches the A site?
What does the anticodon of a tRNA molecule pair with during translation?
What does the anticodon of a tRNA molecule pair with during translation?
How does tRNA collect its specific amino acid?
How does tRNA collect its specific amino acid?
What can happen to a polypeptide after it is synthesized?
What can happen to a polypeptide after it is synthesized?
What happens to the RNA molecule as it is formed during transcription?
What happens to the RNA molecule as it is formed during transcription?
What occurs when multiple strands of mRNA are translated simultaneously?
What occurs when multiple strands of mRNA are translated simultaneously?
Which statement best describes the role of the template strand during transcription?
Which statement best describes the role of the template strand during transcription?
What is the significance of codons in relation to tRNA during translation?
What is the significance of codons in relation to tRNA during translation?
What is formed when RNA polymerase adds nucleotides to the growing mRNA molecule?
What is formed when RNA polymerase adds nucleotides to the growing mRNA molecule?
How does the nucleic acid base pairing differ when translating RNA into proteins?
How does the nucleic acid base pairing differ when translating RNA into proteins?
What initiates the transcription process on the DNA strand?
What initiates the transcription process on the DNA strand?
In eukaryotic cells, what occurs after the RNA polymerase transcribes the terminator sequence?
In eukaryotic cells, what occurs after the RNA polymerase transcribes the terminator sequence?
What is the primary product of transcription?
What is the primary product of transcription?
What replaces thymine in RNA during transcription?
What replaces thymine in RNA during transcription?
What is the primary role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?
What is the primary role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?
What indicates that a gene has been completely transcribed in prokaryotic cells?
What indicates that a gene has been completely transcribed in prokaryotic cells?
Which molecule serves as the template for constructing RNA?
Which molecule serves as the template for constructing RNA?
Which statement describes the function of proteins in living organisms?
Which statement describes the function of proteins in living organisms?
How many different codons can be generated from the four nitrogenous bases of RNA?
How many different codons can be generated from the four nitrogenous bases of RNA?
What characterizes a polypeptide chain during translation?
What characterizes a polypeptide chain during translation?
What is the role of RNA in the relationship between DNA and proteins?
What is the role of RNA in the relationship between DNA and proteins?
What is the structural difference between DNA and RNA nucleotides?
What is the structural difference between DNA and RNA nucleotides?
How do DNA bases pair up in the double helix structure?
How do DNA bases pair up in the double helix structure?
What is the primary function of the RNA molecule produced during transcription?
What is the primary function of the RNA molecule produced during transcription?
Which of the following statements is true about transcription?
Which of the following statements is true about transcription?
Why is the sequence of nucleotides important in DNA and RNA?
Why is the sequence of nucleotides important in DNA and RNA?
What is the correct sequence of processes for protein synthesis?
What is the correct sequence of processes for protein synthesis?
What is one key difference between DNA and RNA?
What is one key difference between DNA and RNA?
During transcription, what replaces thymine in the RNA molecule?
During transcription, what replaces thymine in the RNA molecule?
Which of the following statements about base pairing in DNA is accurate?
Which of the following statements about base pairing in DNA is accurate?
What molecule acts as the link between DNA and protein production?
What molecule acts as the link between DNA and protein production?
Which statement describes the structure of DNA?
Which statement describes the structure of DNA?
Why are transcription and translation vital for organisms?
Why are transcription and translation vital for organisms?
How are RNA and DNA classified?
How are RNA and DNA classified?
What role does the ribose sugar play in RNA?
What role does the ribose sugar play in RNA?
Which nitrogenous base is exclusive to RNA?
Which nitrogenous base is exclusive to RNA?
What is the role of the RNA polymerase enzyme during transcription?
What is the role of the RNA polymerase enzyme during transcription?
How are eukaryotic mRNA molecules modified after transcription?
How are eukaryotic mRNA molecules modified after transcription?
Which statement is true regarding codons in mRNA?
Which statement is true regarding codons in mRNA?
What occurs when RNA polymerase reaches the terminator sequence in prokaryotic cells?
What occurs when RNA polymerase reaches the terminator sequence in prokaryotic cells?
What is the primary function of ribosomes during translation?
What is the primary function of ribosomes during translation?
What is a transcription unit in the context of DNA?
What is a transcription unit in the context of DNA?
In eukaryotic cells, when does translation begin in relation to transcription?
In eukaryotic cells, when does translation begin in relation to transcription?
What is the relationship between the template strand of DNA and the newly synthesized mRNA?
What is the relationship between the template strand of DNA and the newly synthesized mRNA?
What happens to the two DNA strands immediately after transcription is completed in eukaryotic cells?
What happens to the two DNA strands immediately after transcription is completed in eukaryotic cells?
What allows multiple RNA polymerases to transcribe the same gene simultaneously?
What allows multiple RNA polymerases to transcribe the same gene simultaneously?
What role does the anticodon of a tRNA molecule play during translation?
What role does the anticodon of a tRNA molecule play during translation?
What occurs when a stop codon reaches the A site of the ribosome?
What occurs when a stop codon reaches the A site of the ribosome?
Which site in the ribosome is responsible for holding the polypeptide chain?
Which site in the ribosome is responsible for holding the polypeptide chain?
What is the initial amino acid delivered to the P site by the initiator tRNA?
What is the initial amino acid delivered to the P site by the initiator tRNA?
How many sites in a ribosome are designated for interaction with tRNA and mRNA?
How many sites in a ribosome are designated for interaction with tRNA and mRNA?
What modification might a polypeptide chain undergo after synthesis?
What modification might a polypeptide chain undergo after synthesis?
During translation, what does the ribosome do with the mRNA strand?
During translation, what does the ribosome do with the mRNA strand?
What must occur before translation can begin?
What must occur before translation can begin?
What happens to tRNA molecules after they release their amino acids in the ribosome?
What happens to tRNA molecules after they release their amino acids in the ribosome?
What is the function of the E site in the ribosome?
What is the function of the E site in the ribosome?
What type of mutation is characterized by the replacement of one base pair with another?
What type of mutation is characterized by the replacement of one base pair with another?
Which type of substitution mutation involves a purine being replaced by another purine?
Which type of substitution mutation involves a purine being replaced by another purine?
What is the purpose of a silent mutation?
What is the purpose of a silent mutation?
What characterizes a missense mutation?
What characterizes a missense mutation?
What is the major consequence of thymine dimers in individuals with xeroderma pigmentosa?
What is the major consequence of thymine dimers in individuals with xeroderma pigmentosa?
What distinguishes spontaneous mutations from induced mutations?
What distinguishes spontaneous mutations from induced mutations?
What effect does a frameshift mutation have on protein synthesis?
What effect does a frameshift mutation have on protein synthesis?
What effect can point mutations have on proteins?
What effect can point mutations have on proteins?
How can translocation affect genetic information?
How can translocation affect genetic information?
How do thymine dimers affect DNA replication?
How do thymine dimers affect DNA replication?
Which type of mutation is defined by the addition or removal of nucleotides?
Which type of mutation is defined by the addition or removal of nucleotides?
Which type of mutation arises due to external factors like UV rays or chemicals?
Which type of mutation arises due to external factors like UV rays or chemicals?
What is the effect of a nonsense mutation on protein synthesis?
What is the effect of a nonsense mutation on protein synthesis?
Which mutations are commonly associated with cancer due to their impact on repair genes?
Which mutations are commonly associated with cancer due to their impact on repair genes?
In the context of mutations, what are silent mutations known for?
In the context of mutations, what are silent mutations known for?
Which of the following is true regarding transversion substitutions?
Which of the following is true regarding transversion substitutions?
What is a consequence of trinucleotide repeat expansions?
What is a consequence of trinucleotide repeat expansions?
How does mutation in germ cells differ from mutations in somatic cells?
How does mutation in germ cells differ from mutations in somatic cells?
Individuals with xeroderma pigmentosa have an increased risk of what condition due to their mutation?
Individuals with xeroderma pigmentosa have an increased risk of what condition due to their mutation?
What is caused by the accumulation of mutations in somatic cells?
What is caused by the accumulation of mutations in somatic cells?
What is a result of a silent mutation?
What is a result of a silent mutation?
What defines a missense mutation?
What defines a missense mutation?
What is a consequence of frameshift mutations?
What is a consequence of frameshift mutations?
How does an insertion mutation typically affect the protein sequence?
How does an insertion mutation typically affect the protein sequence?
What can trinucleotide repeat expansions lead to?
What can trinucleotide repeat expansions lead to?
What type of mutation is associated with an early termination in protein synthesis?
What type of mutation is associated with an early termination in protein synthesis?
What can mutations in repair genes potentially lead to?
What can mutations in repair genes potentially lead to?
What does a translocation mutation involve?
What does a translocation mutation involve?
What primarily causes the formation of pyrimidine dimers in individuals with xeroderma pigmentosa?
What primarily causes the formation of pyrimidine dimers in individuals with xeroderma pigmentosa?
Which enzyme repair mechanism is defective in individuals with xeroderma pigmentosa?
Which enzyme repair mechanism is defective in individuals with xeroderma pigmentosa?
How can mutations affect germ cells compared to somatic cells?
How can mutations affect germ cells compared to somatic cells?
What is the potential outcome of a frameshift mutation in terms of protein function?
What is the potential outcome of a frameshift mutation in terms of protein function?
What type of mutation arises from environmental agents such as UV rays?
What type of mutation arises from environmental agents such as UV rays?
What is the effect of a silent mutation on protein function?
What is the effect of a silent mutation on protein function?
What type of substitution mutation occurs when a purine is replaced by another purine?
What type of substitution mutation occurs when a purine is replaced by another purine?
How do thymine dimers affect the DNA double helix structure?
How do thymine dimers affect the DNA double helix structure?
Which statement about point mutations is true?
Which statement about point mutations is true?
What is a consequence of a mutation in the DNA sequence coding for a protein?
What is a consequence of a mutation in the DNA sequence coding for a protein?
What type of mutation could occur naturally without external influence?
What type of mutation could occur naturally without external influence?
Which of the following best describes transversion substitution?
Which of the following best describes transversion substitution?
What is a key characteristic of individuals with xeroderma pigmentosa regarding UV ray exposure?
What is a key characteristic of individuals with xeroderma pigmentosa regarding UV ray exposure?
Which type of mutation is specifically termed a substitution?
Which type of mutation is specifically termed a substitution?
What distinguishes induced mutations from spontaneous mutations?
What distinguishes induced mutations from spontaneous mutations?
What happens to thymine dimers in individuals with normal DNA repair mechanisms?
What happens to thymine dimers in individuals with normal DNA repair mechanisms?
Which type of substitution involves a purine being replaced by another purine or a pyrimidine by another pyrimidine?
Which type of substitution involves a purine being replaced by another purine or a pyrimidine by another pyrimidine?
How can a point mutation potentially affect a protein?
How can a point mutation potentially affect a protein?
What is a characteristic of silent mutations?
What is a characteristic of silent mutations?
What is the potential long-term effect of accumulating thymine dimers in individuals with xeroderma pigmentosa?
What is the potential long-term effect of accumulating thymine dimers in individuals with xeroderma pigmentosa?
What could cause a spontaneous mutation in DNA?
What could cause a spontaneous mutation in DNA?
What is a consequence of the DNA double helix being distorted by thymine dimers?
What is a consequence of the DNA double helix being distorted by thymine dimers?
What type of mutation results in a different amino acid being coded for?
What type of mutation results in a different amino acid being coded for?
What kind of mutation occurs when a single nucleotide is inserted or deleted, altering the reading frame?
What kind of mutation occurs when a single nucleotide is inserted or deleted, altering the reading frame?
Which mutation leads to the formation of a stop codon, resulting in premature termination of protein synthesis?
Which mutation leads to the formation of a stop codon, resulting in premature termination of protein synthesis?
What is the effect of a silent mutation on the protein produced?
What is the effect of a silent mutation on the protein produced?
What happens during translocation in mutations?
What happens during translocation in mutations?
How do point mutations primarily affect proteins?
How do point mutations primarily affect proteins?
What type of mutation can lead to an increase in the number of copies of the same codon?
What type of mutation can lead to an increase in the number of copies of the same codon?
Which type of mutation primarily affects somatic cells, potentially leading to cancer?
Which type of mutation primarily affects somatic cells, potentially leading to cancer?
If a mutation occurs in germ cells, what is the likely outcome?
If a mutation occurs in germ cells, what is the likely outcome?
Which of the following describes the effect of frameshift mutations on protein structure?
Which of the following describes the effect of frameshift mutations on protein structure?
What is the primary outcome of a silent mutation?
What is the primary outcome of a silent mutation?
Which type of mutation results in a different amino acid being coded?
Which type of mutation results in a different amino acid being coded?
What is the consequence of a nonsense mutation?
What is the consequence of a nonsense mutation?
How does a frameshift mutation affect the protein produced?
How does a frameshift mutation affect the protein produced?
What occurs during translocation in genetic mutations?
What occurs during translocation in genetic mutations?
What kind of mutation can lead to cancer by affecting repair genes?
What kind of mutation can lead to cancer by affecting repair genes?
What is the primary defect observed in individuals with xeroderma pigmentosa?
What is the primary defect observed in individuals with xeroderma pigmentosa?
What is the result of trinucleotide repeat expansions?
What is the result of trinucleotide repeat expansions?
What can happen if too many mutations accumulate in somatic cells?
What can happen if too many mutations accumulate in somatic cells?
What type of mutation results from exposure to environmental agents such as UV rays?
What type of mutation results from exposure to environmental agents such as UV rays?
What is a consequence of inserting or deleting a single nucleotide?
What is a consequence of inserting or deleting a single nucleotide?
What is the possible consequence of a mutation in protein-coding DNA sequences?
What is the possible consequence of a mutation in protein-coding DNA sequences?
Which type of mutations can be passed to the next generation?
Which type of mutations can be passed to the next generation?
What structural change occurs in DNA due to the formation of thymine dimers caused by UV exposure?
What structural change occurs in DNA due to the formation of thymine dimers caused by UV exposure?
What type of mutations occur without any environmental exposure?
What type of mutations occur without any environmental exposure?
Which type of point mutation does not have a noticeable effect on the organism?
Which type of point mutation does not have a noticeable effect on the organism?
What is a transversion substitution?
What is a transversion substitution?
Which of the following best describes spontaneous mutations?
Which of the following best describes spontaneous mutations?
How do nucleotide excision repair enzymes function in normal individuals?
How do nucleotide excision repair enzymes function in normal individuals?
What is the primary cause of the mutations seen in people with xeroderma pigmentosa?
What is the primary cause of the mutations seen in people with xeroderma pigmentosa?
What type of mutation involves one base pair being replaced by another?
What type of mutation involves one base pair being replaced by another?
Which of the following describes induced mutations?
Which of the following describes induced mutations?
What type of substitution involves a purine being replaced by another purine?
What type of substitution involves a purine being replaced by another purine?
Which mutation type has no effect on the protein function?
Which mutation type has no effect on the protein function?
What is the relationship between mutations and protein function?
What is the relationship between mutations and protein function?
What occurs as a result of UV exposure in people with xeroderma pigmentosa?
What occurs as a result of UV exposure in people with xeroderma pigmentosa?
Which factor primarily differentiates spontaneous mutations from induced mutations?
Which factor primarily differentiates spontaneous mutations from induced mutations?
What is one potential risk associated with xeroderma pigmentosa?
What is one potential risk associated with xeroderma pigmentosa?
What type of mutation occurs when a codon is changed to code for a different amino acid?
What type of mutation occurs when a codon is changed to code for a different amino acid?
What term describes the mutation that leads to the premature termination of protein synthesis?
What term describes the mutation that leads to the premature termination of protein synthesis?
What type of mutation results from the addition or removal of a base leading to a shift in the reading frame?
What type of mutation results from the addition or removal of a base leading to a shift in the reading frame?
How does a silent mutation affect the resulting protein?
How does a silent mutation affect the resulting protein?
Translocation in genetic mutations involves what key changes?
Translocation in genetic mutations involves what key changes?
What is a potential outcome of frameshift mutations?
What is a potential outcome of frameshift mutations?
Which of the following mutations may lead to the production of an additional amino acid?
Which of the following mutations may lead to the production of an additional amino acid?
Which of the following can result in the same amino acid being coded, despite a base substitution?
Which of the following can result in the same amino acid being coded, despite a base substitution?
How can mutations in repair genes influence human health?
How can mutations in repair genes influence human health?
What is the consequence of a trinucleotide repeat expansion?
What is the consequence of a trinucleotide repeat expansion?
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Transcription
Transcription
The process of creating RNA from a DNA template.
Translation
Translation
The process of creating a protein from RNA.
Nucleotides
Nucleotides
Small molecules that make up DNA and RNA.
Amino acids
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DNA
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RNA
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Uracil (U)
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What is transcription?
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Template strand
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RNA polymerase
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Terminator sequence
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mRNA modification
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Anticodon
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Polypeptide folding
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What are the two processes involved in protein production?
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How is DNA similar to RNA?
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What are the key differences between DNA and RNA?
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What is a nucleotide?
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What are the roles of transcription and translation in protein production?
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How does a strand of DNA form?
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tRNA structure
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Xeroderma Pigmentosa
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Spontaneous Mutations
Spontaneous Mutations
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Silent Mutation
Silent Mutation
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Point Mutation (Substitution)
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Transition Substitution
Transition Substitution
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Transversion Substitution
Transversion Substitution
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How does a mutation in DNA impact protein function?
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Missense Mutation
Missense Mutation
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Nonsense Mutation
Nonsense Mutation
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Frameshift Mutation
Frameshift Mutation
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Trinucleotide Repeat Expansion
Trinucleotide Repeat Expansion
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Somatic Cell Mutation
Somatic Cell Mutation
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Germ Cell Mutation
Germ Cell Mutation
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What are the consequences of a frameshift mutation?
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How do mutations in repair genes contribute to cancer?
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Point Mutation
Point Mutation
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What causes mutations?
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What is the impact of mutations in repair genes?
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Nucleotide Excision Repair (NER)
Nucleotide Excision Repair (NER)
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What is the difference between a missense and a nonsense mutation?
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Study Notes
DNA, RNA, and Protein Synthesis
- Genes hold instructions for building proteins, but don't directly create them.
- Protein production involves two key processes: transcription and translation.
- DNA → RNA → Protein
- DNA and RNA are similar, both nucleic acids made of nucleotides.
- Proteins are chains of amino acids, not nucleotides.
DNA Structure
- DNA is a double helix formed by two strands of nucleotides bonded via base pairs.
- Nucleotides consist of a sugar, a nitrogenous base, and a phosphate group.
- DNA has four bases: adenine (A), thymine (T), guanine (G), and cytosine (C).
- A pairs with T, and G pairs with C (complementary base pairing).
RNA Structure
- RNA differs from DNA in its sugar (ribose instead of deoxyribose) and one base (uracil (U) instead of thymine (T)).
- Uracil pairs with adenine during transcription.
Transcription
- Transcription converts DNA information into RNA.
- RNA polymerase unwinds DNA, adds complementary RNA nucleotides to the template strand.
- The template strand is one strand of the double helix.
- Different sequences of nucleotides indicate start and stop points for transcription (transcription unit).
- RNA polymerase moves along but the DNA moves through the enzyme.
- RNA is released, separated from the template strand, and DNA re-pairs in prokaryotes
- In eukaryotic cells, RNA is modified before translation.
- Eukaryotic modification involves removing extra nucleotides and unwanted sections and splicing together remaining sections.
- Transcription happens in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells.
Translation
- Translation uses mRNA information to produce proteins.
- Ribosomes, composed of proteins and RNA, are the protein-building machinery.
- Transfer RNA (tRNA) molecules bring amino acids to the ribosome.
- tRNA's anticodon matches mRNA's codon.
- Codons are three-base sequences that code for amino acids. (64 total).
- Each codon specifies a particular amino acid.
- Multiple codons can code for the same amino acid.
- Amino acids are added to the growing polypeptide chain.
- Translation stops when a stop codon is reached.
- A release factor adds a water molecule.
- The polypeptide chain forms and folds into the protein.
- Post-translation modification may occur to adjust the protein. Multiple ribosomes can simultaneously translate mRNA.
Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Transcription/Translation
- Prokaryotic: Transcription and translation occur simultaneously.
- Eukaryotic: Transcription in the nucleus; translation in the cytoplasm.
Ribosome Binding Sites
- Ribosomes have three sites (A, P, E) for tRNA interactions.
- mRNA moves through the ribosome from A → P → E sites.
- tRNA carrying the amino acid moves from A → P → E sites.
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Explore the intricate processes of DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis in this quiz. Learn how genes instruct protein creation through transcription and translation, and discover the structural differences between DNA and RNA. Test your knowledge on nucleotides and base pairing fundamentals.
