Eukaryotic Gene Regulation Overview
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What regulatory function do the first four amino acids serve?

  • Bind to ribosomes during translation
  • Act as a recognition element for regulatory factors (correct)
  • Inhibit protein synthesis
  • Enhance RNA degradation

    • Which statement describes the role of RNase in post-transcriptional regulation?

  • It enhances the translation of tubulin mRNA
  • It promotes tubulin biosynthesis
  • It synthesizes new tubulin mRNA
  • It degrades tubulin mRNA, shutting down tubulin biosynthesis (correct)

    • What unexpected finding emerged in the post-genome era regarding non-coding RNAs?

  • Their number and variety was significantly underestimated. (correct)
  • They comprise over 50% of the genome.
  • They are exclusively involved in protein coding.
  • They were previously thought to be non-existent.

    • What percentage of the genome is known to be transcribed?

    <p>At least 85%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following genes have been proposed to have translation-coupled mRNA turnover as a regulatory mechanism?

    <p>Histones, lymphokines, and cytokines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure formed by i-motifs in DNA?

    <p>A four-stranded twisted structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year were i-motifs first visualized in living cells?

    <p>2018</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where in the genome are i-motifs typically concentrated?

    <p>In key functional areas that control gene activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bases pair with each other to create i-motifs?

    <p>Cytosine bases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which reference discusses the concept of the eukaryotic genome as an RNA machine?

    <p>Amaral et al (2008)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a feature associated with i-motifs?

    <p>They are uniformly distributed throughout the genome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which research article discusses the landscape of transcription in human cells?

    <p>Djebali et al (2012)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function is most directly associated with the regions of the genome where i-motifs are concentrated?

    <p>Gene activity regulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Bonasio et al. (2010) as mentioned in the content?

    <p>Molecular signals of epigenetic states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of RNA is emphasized for its regulatory potency according to Memczak et al. (2013)?

    <p>Circular RNAs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of DNA is explored by Chen & Riggs (2011)?

    <p>DNA methylation and demethylation in mammals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Morris & Mattick (2015), what trend is observed regarding regulatory RNA?

    <p>The rise of regulatory RNA in biological processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of mRNA molecules regarding their lifespan?

    <p>Some mRNA molecules can last for months or years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major contribution of Clamp M et al. (2007) to the understanding of human genes?

    <p>Distinguishing between protein-coding and noncoding genes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Pasquinelli (2012) in the context of microRNAs?

    <p>Recognition and regulation of microRNAs and their targets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many known forms of the protein does the α-tropomyosin gene produce through alternative splicing?

    <p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the i-motif structures discussed by Martinez et al. (2024)?

    <p>They are abundant in human genomic DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the roles of the muscle form of troponin T?

    <p>To regulate calcium necessary for contraction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of studies does Bonifer (2013) suggest are essential for understanding gene function in higher eukaryotes?

    <p>Detailed model gene studies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sequences can be included in an mRNA molecule?

    <p>Stability sequences and instability elements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the process of alternative splicing result in for the α-tropomyosin gene?

    <p>Production of different protein variants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does low cellular concentration have on the synthesis of α- and β-tubulins?

    <p>It stimulates synthesis of both.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is intrinsic to the sequence of mRNA?

    <p>Its stability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of instability elements in mRNA?

    <p>They can regulate mRNA degradation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does high cellular concentration have on α- and β-tubulin synthesis?

    <p>It inhibits synthesis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to one of each pair of alternative splicing exons in pre-mRNA?

    <p>Only one exon of each pair is included.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a prominent feature of mammalian genes regarding promoters?

    <p>A majority of mammalian genes have multiple promoters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the presence of alternative promoters allow in the dystrophin gene?

    <p>The generation of different protein isoforms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor primarily initiates the formation of the transcription apparatus in eukaryotes?

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

    What is the role of enhancers in gene regulation?

    <p>To alter chromatin structure and increase transcription rates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which RNA polymerase is responsible for synthesizing mRNAs?

    <p>Type II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must occur before eukaryotic RNA polymerase can bind to the promoter?

    <p>A set of transcription factors must be preassembled on the promoter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basal transcription rate?

    <p>The minimum rate of transcription with the promoter cleared.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements regarding chromatin structure is correct?

    <p>Chromatin structure must be altered to expose promoters for transcription.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of mutations in specific promoter elements?

    <p>They can dramatically affect transcription levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do enhancers differ from proximal promoters?

    <p>Enhancers can be located far from their target gene.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do TFIID and its associated factors interact with during transcription initiation?

    <p>The TATA box.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of RNA polymerase types, what does Type III polymerase synthesize?

    <p>tRNAs and some small RNAs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could be inferred about the functional architecture of the interphase nucleus?

    <p>It alters based on the chromatin state during transcription.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of splice donor and splice acceptor sites in gene expression?

    <p>They are responsible for exon selection during splicing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of chromatin structure is most likely to be transcriptionally active?

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

    What is the primary function of the TATA box in eukaryotic gene transcription?

    <p>To serve as the recognition site for RNA polymerase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the role of non-coding RNAs in gene expression?

    <p>They are involved in the post-transcriptional regulation of genes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does DNA methylation affect gene expression?

    <p>It can silence specific genes by altering chromatin accessibility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately reflects the timing of transcription and translation in eukaryotes?

    <p>Transcription occurs before translation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of chromatin remodeling during gene expression?

    <p>It allows transcriptional enzymes access to DNA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are different globin chains expressed during development?

    <p>Different genes are activated at various developmental stages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature is common in the chromosomal location of globin genes?

    <p>They are organized in clusters on chromosomes 11 and 16.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is post-transcriptional regulation important in eukaryotic cells?

    <p>It allows for modification of RNA transcripts before translation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of coactivators in transcription regulation?

    <p>They help assemble factors necessary for transcription following chromatin remodeling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sequence is primarily involved in the regulation at the transcriptional level of eukaryotic genes?

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

    What does it mean for eukaryotic genes to be regulated at multiple stages?

    <p>Their expression can be modified at several steps from DNA to protein.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which modification of histone proteins is associated with increased transcription of a gene?

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

    Which process describes the stabilization of mRNA in eukaryotic cells before it is translated?

    <p>Post-transcriptional regulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Eukaryotic Gene Regulation

    • Eukaryotes have many more genes than prokaryotes
    • Gene expression in eukaryotes is complex and highly variable
    • Eukaryotic gene regulation needs to switch off most genes in the genome
    • Eukaryotes have far more regulatory proteins

    Eukaryote Gene Regulation

    • Eukaryotic genes have more genetic information than prokaryotes
    • DNA is complexed with histones and proteins into chromatin
    • Chromatin structure is a major "on/off" switch
    • Open chromatin is accessible for transcription; closed chromatin is not
    • Eukaryotic DNA is carried on multiple chromosomes within a nucleus
    • Transcription and translation occur within different cellular compartments

    Eukaryotic Gene Regulation - Continued

    • Eukaryotic transcripts are processed before being transported to the cytoplasm
    • Eukaryotic mRNA has a longer half-life compared to prokaryotes
    • Multicellular eukaryotes have differentiated cells expressing unique gene sets
    • Gene regulation in eukaryotes can occur at various levels

    Structure of Haemoglobin

    • Haemoglobin consists of four globin chains (different colours)
    • Each globin chain has an associated heme group

    Chromosomal Location of Globin Genes

    • Globin genes are located on chromosomes 11 and 16
    • Several pseudogenes are located nearby
    • Genes on both chromosomes are expressed in various hemoglobin forms

    Functional Architecture of the Interphase Nucleus

    • Chromatin remodeling is important
    • Assembly of the basal transcription complex is crucial
    • Regulation of chromatin structure and transcription rates
    • DNA methylation and regulation of gene expression
    • Post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression
    • Role of non-coding RNAs

    Nucleosome Structure

    • Nucleosomes are composed of DNA wrapped around histone proteins
    • These tails are sites for post-translational modifications (acetylation and methylation)

    Molecular Organisation of Promoters

    • Promoters are nucleotide sequences for RNA polymerase binding
    • Promoters are located immediately adjacent to the genes they regulate
    • Promoter regions are typically several hundred nucleotides long and include elements like the TATA box, CAAT box, and GC box

    Effect of Point Mutations in Promoter Regions

    • Mutations in promoter elements like the TATA box can affect transcription rates

    Molecular Organisation of Promoters- Continued

    • Eukaryote promoters need multiple proteins to start transcription
    • Promoters are typically located within 100 bp upstream of a gene
    • Promoter regions often contain multiple elements (e.g., TATA box, CAAT box, GC box)

    RNA Polymerases and Promoters

    • Eukaryotes have three types of RNA polymerase
    • Eukaryotic chromosomes are chromatin, hiding promoters within nucleosomes

    Post-Transcriptional Regulation

    • Eukaryotic gene regulation occurs at many points in the DNA to protein pathway
    • Post-transcriptional regulation happens in various species
    • Nuclear transcripts undergo modifications (intron removal, exon splicing, 5' cap, 3' poly-A tail)
    • These processes offer opportunities for regulation

    Alternative Splicing Pathways for mRNA

    • Alternative splicing generates different protein forms from one gene
    • Alternative splicing affects protein characteristics such as ligand recognition, cellular location, phosphorylation

    Regulation of mRNA Stability

    • mRNA molecules have different half-lives, ranging from minutes to years
    • mRNA stability is intrinsic to the mRNA sequence
    • Sequences for stability, location, and instability are part of the mRNA molecule

    RNA Genes

    • A large percentage of the genome is transcribed into non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs)
    • ncRNAs are involved in various aspects of gene regulation

    MicroRNAs

    • MicroRNAs are a class of small, non-coding RNA involved in gene regulation
    • They regulate target mRNAs through degradation or repression

    Long Noncoding RNAs

    • Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) are involved in gene regulation
    • They may affect gene regulation by binding to promoters or other elements
    • Their function depends on the specific lncRNA and its binding partners

    Cooperative Interactions

    • Cooperative interactions of proteins that bind to enhancer sites for synergistic effect
    • Interactions between proteins can result in formation of an enhanceosome
    • Enhancers activate transcription to high levels only if all proteins are present in the correct configuration
    • Transcription factors that bind to enhancer sites can activate or inactivate transcription

    Chromatin Remodeling Complexes

    • Changing subunits of these complexes alters gene expression
    • Histone modifications increase or decrease attraction between histone proteins and DNA
    • These complexes interact with histone acetyltransferases to remodel chromatin.

    DNA Methylation

    • DNA methylation is another way to control gene expression
    • It involves adding/removing methyl groups to bases
    • Higher DNA methylation is correlated with reduced gene expression

    X Inactivation

    • X-inactivation is a mechanism for dosage compensation in females
    • It inactivates one of the two X chromosomes randomly
    • It can change the expression of genes on the two X chromosomes in specific cells

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