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Transcription = Involves the synthesis of an RNA molecule complementary to a specific segment of DNA Translation = Occurs in the cell’s cytoplasm, where the information encoded in mRNA is used to assemble amino acids into a polypeptide chain Replication = Process where DNA unwinds and separates into two strands, new nucleotides are added by complementary base pairing, and two identical DNA molecules are formed Initiation (in DNA replication) = First step where the DNA molecule unwinds and separates into two strands
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James Watson and Francis Crick = Worked out that DNA is a double helix structure RNA polymerase = Enzyme involved in transcription and responsible for building an RNA strand in the 5' to 3' direction Central Dogma of Biology = Describes the flow of genetic information from DNA to RNA to proteins mRNA = Molecule that leaves the nucleus after transcription and goes to the ribosome for translation
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Initiation = Where the DNA molecule unwinds and separates into two strands Elongation = Where new nucleotides are added to each strand by complementary base pairing Termination = Where two new identical DNA molecules are formed RNA polymerase activity = Building an RNA strand in the 5' to 3' direction during transcription
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Study Notes
Matching Terms with Descriptions
- Understanding terminology is essential in molecular biology, aiding comprehension of complex concepts.
- Terms like "gene," "allele," and "chromosome" each have distinct definitions crucial for genetic discussions.
Scientists and Their Contributions
- Key figures in the field include Watson and Crick for the DNA structure model.
- Gregor Mendel is considered the father of genetics due to his pioneering studies on inheritance.
Stages of Transcription
- Initiation: RNA polymerase binds to the promoter region of DNA.
- Elongation: RNA polymerase synthesizes RNA by adding ribonucleotides complementary to the DNA template.
- Termination: RNA synthesis concludes when RNA polymerase reaches a terminator sequence, releasing the newly formed RNA strand.
Nucleic Acids and Their Characteristics
- DNA: Double-stranded, stores genetic information, uses thymine as a nitrogenous base.
- RNA: Single-stranded, involved in protein synthesis, replaces thymine with uracil.
Locations and Nucleic Acids
- Nucleus: Contains DNA, where transcription occurs.
- Cytoplasm: Site of RNA translation into proteins, where mRNA is found.
Types of RNA and Their Functions
- mRNA: Carries genetic information from DNA to ribosomes for protein synthesis.
- tRNA: Transfers amino acids to ribosomes, matching them with mRNA codons.
- rRNA: Structural component of ribosomes, playing a crucial role in protein synthesis.
RNA Processes and Their Descriptions
- Transcription: The process of synthesizing RNA from a DNA template.
- Translation: The process of synthesizing proteins by decoding mRNA at ribosomes.
Nitrogenous Bases and Nucleic Acids
- Adenine, guanine: Found in both DNA and RNA.
- Thymine: Exclusive to DNA.
- Uracil: Exclusive to RNA.
Roles in Gene Expression and Involved RNA Types
- Regulation: Involves microRNAs which modulate gene expression.
- Transcription: Primarily involves mRNA, which conveys the instructions for protein synthesis.
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