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What determines the nucleotide sequence in mRNA?
What determines the nucleotide sequence in mRNA?
the nucleotide sequence in DNA.
Compared to prokaryotes, what do eukaryotes have in gene expression?
Compared to prokaryotes, what do eukaryotes have in gene expression?
a 3' poly-A tail.
How is the forming polypeptide chain attached to a new amino acid during translation elongation?
How is the forming polypeptide chain attached to a new amino acid during translation elongation?
a peptide bond with the amino acid on the tRNA in the A site.
What happens after mRNA leaves the nucleus?
What happens after mRNA leaves the nucleus?
In eukaryotes, where is a receptor protein synthesized if it will be part of the plasma membrane or secreted?
In eukaryotes, where is a receptor protein synthesized if it will be part of the plasma membrane or secreted?
Can mutations in DNA be repaired?
Can mutations in DNA be repaired?
What occurs as prokaryotic mRNA is being transcribed?
What occurs as prokaryotic mRNA is being transcribed?
What does the effect of a point mutation on an individual depend on?
What does the effect of a point mutation on an individual depend on?
What is an operon?
What is an operon?
What is the location of the promoter in relation to the gene that is transcribed?
What is the location of the promoter in relation to the gene that is transcribed?
What happens if a frameshift mutation causes a stop codon to be inserted into the DNA sequence?
What happens if a frameshift mutation causes a stop codon to be inserted into the DNA sequence?
What does the genetic code consist of?
What does the genetic code consist of?
What is an example of a frameshift mutation given the DNA sequence ATGCCCTATCACTGA?
What is an example of a frameshift mutation given the DNA sequence ATGCCCTATCACTGA?
During elongation of protein synthesis, how does tRNA interact with mRNA?
During elongation of protein synthesis, how does tRNA interact with mRNA?
RNA splicing shortens the RNA molecule.
RNA splicing shortens the RNA molecule.
How is a new strand of RNA synthesized?
How is a new strand of RNA synthesized?
Where are proteins that will become part of the plasma membrane or secreted inserted?
Where are proteins that will become part of the plasma membrane or secreted inserted?
When does transcription terminate?
When does transcription terminate?
What is the purpose of transcription?
What is the purpose of transcription?
Which mutation would shorten the resulting protein?
Which mutation would shorten the resulting protein?
How are tRNA molecules charged with amino acids during translation?
How are tRNA molecules charged with amino acids during translation?
Where are codons found and what do they interact with?
Where are codons found and what do they interact with?
What amino acid sequence results from the mRNA sequence AUG-CUG-ACC-GCG?
What amino acid sequence results from the mRNA sequence AUG-CUG-ACC-GCG?
AUG is the most common start codon.
AUG is the most common start codon.
What does transcription refer to?
What does transcription refer to?
What does translation refer to?
What does translation refer to?
How many amino acids are there?
How many amino acids are there?
What occurs during prokaryotic transcription?
What occurs during prokaryotic transcription?
What are the components involved in prokaryotic transcription?
What are the components involved in prokaryotic transcription?
What is the role of the promoter in transcription?
What is the role of the promoter in transcription?
What is the template direction during elongation in transcription?
What is the template direction during elongation in transcription?
What signals the termination of transcription?
What signals the termination of transcription?
In prokaryotic transcription, translation starts before transcription is done.
In prokaryotic transcription, translation starts before transcription is done.
What happens during eukaryotic transcription initiation?
What happens during eukaryotic transcription initiation?
What do general transcription factors do?
What do general transcription factors do?
What do specific transcription factors (e.g., activators) bind to?
What do specific transcription factors (e.g., activators) bind to?
What role do silencers play in gene expression?
What role do silencers play in gene expression?
What is true for transcription in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
What is true for transcription in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
Which factors are involved in transcription in eukaryotes but not in prokaryotes?
Which factors are involved in transcription in eukaryotes but not in prokaryotes?
What are introns?
What are introns?
What are exons?
What are exons?
What are the post-transcriptional modifications in eukaryotes?
What are the post-transcriptional modifications in eukaryotes?
What is the role of small ribonucleoprotein particles (snRNPs) in RNA processing?
What is the role of small ribonucleoprotein particles (snRNPs) in RNA processing?
What is the relationship between codons on mRNA and anticodons on tRNA?
What is the relationship between codons on mRNA and anticodons on tRNA?
What does tRNA stand for?
What does tRNA stand for?
What does charging of tRNA mean?
What does charging of tRNA mean?
What is involved in the tRNA charging reaction?
What is involved in the tRNA charging reaction?
What are ribosomes?
What are ribosomes?
What holds together the anticodon and codon?
What holds together the anticodon and codon?
What occurs during the elongation phase of translation?
What occurs during the elongation phase of translation?
What happens when a stop codon is reached during translation?
What happens when a stop codon is reached during translation?
What occurs during termination of translation?
What occurs during termination of translation?
What does ER stand for?
What does ER stand for?
What is protein targeting?
What is protein targeting?
What is a point mutation?
What is a point mutation?
What is base substitution?
What is base substitution?
What is a silent mutation?
What is a silent mutation?
What is a missense mutation?
What is a missense mutation?
What do nonsense mutations result in?
What do nonsense mutations result in?
The genetic code is considered universal.
The genetic code is considered universal.
What constitutes the genetic code?
What constitutes the genetic code?
Which codons signal the termination of translation?
Which codons signal the termination of translation?
How many codons can one amino acid make?
How many codons can one amino acid make?
What happens if one nucleotide is deleted?
What happens if one nucleotide is deleted?
What are the consequences of frameshift mutations?
What are the consequences of frameshift mutations?
What do chromosomal mutations change?
What do chromosomal mutations change?
What occurs during duplication in chromosomal mutations?
What occurs during duplication in chromosomal mutations?
What does inversion refer to in chromosomal mutations?
What does inversion refer to in chromosomal mutations?
What happens during translocation in chromosomal mutations?
What happens during translocation in chromosomal mutations?
What are mutations a starting point for?
What are mutations a starting point for?
What can too much change due to mutations be?
What can too much change due to mutations be?
Study Notes
Gene Expression and Transcription
- mRNA nucleotide sequence is determined by the nucleotide sequence in DNA.
- Eukaryotic gene expression includes a 3' poly-A tail, unlike prokaryotes.
- Transcription terminates when a hairpin pause stops mRNA synthesis.
- General transcription factors bind to promoters, which are before the start site on DNA.
Translation and Protein Synthesis
- Translation occurs after mRNA leaves the nucleus.
- During elongation, tRNA binds amino acids to mRNA codons via peptide bonds at the A site.
- Amino acids are delivered to the growing polypeptide chain by charged tRNA associated with the correct amino acid.
Mutations and Their Consequences
- Point mutations can alter a single base, affecting protein function.
- Missense mutations change one amino acid, while nonsense mutations introduce a premature stop codon.
- Frameshift mutations, due to insertion or deletion of nucleotides, lead to significant downstream effects on protein structure.
Prokaryotic vs Eukaryotic Transcription
- Prokaryotic transcription occurs without leading or lagging strands.
- Translation in prokaryotes can begin before transcription is completed.
- Eukaryotic transcription involves initiation, elongation, and termination factors, with more defined termination signals.
Post-Transcriptional Modifications
- Eukaryotic mRNA undergoes modifications: a 5' cap for stability, a 3' poly-A tail for nuclear export, and splicing to remove introns.
- Exons are coding regions that are expressed, while introns are non-coding regions that are removed.
Codon and Anticodon Interactions
- Codons are found on mRNA, pairing with corresponding tRNA anticodons through hydrogen bonds.
- AUG is the most common start codon, coding for Methionine (Met).
Chromosomal Mutations
- Chromosomal mutations can alter chromosome structure, consisting of duplication, inversion, or translocation.
- Duplications result in loss of chromosome parts, inversions cause segments to reverse, and translocations relocate chromosome segments.
Overview of the Genetic Code
- The genetic code is nearly universal, consisting of codons that correspond to amino acids.
- Three codons (UAA, UGA, UAG) serve as stop signals during translation, halting protein synthesis.
Protein Targeting and Folding
- Proteins are synthesized in the cytosol or on the rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER), guided by signal sequences that direct them to the appropriate cellular location.
- Ribosomes function as enzymatic complexes for translation, facilitating peptide bond formation and tRNA interactions.
Evolution and Mutation
- Mutations are essential for evolution, creating diversity within populations, although excessive changes can result in harmful effects on individuals.
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Test your understanding of gene expression, transcription, translation, and the effects of mutations on protein synthesis. This quiz covers essential concepts such as eukaryotic gene features, transcription mechanisms, and the types and consequences of mutations. Perfect for biology students looking to reinforce their knowledge.
