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Which of the following scenarios would most likely result in a decreased production of a specific protein?
Which of the following scenarios would most likely result in a decreased production of a specific protein?
- A mutation in the tRNA anticodon that prevents binding to the mRNA codon. (correct)
- Increased rate of transcription of the gene coding for the protein.
- Increased stability of the mRNA molecule coding for the protein.
- A mutation in the promoter region that enhances RNA polymerase binding.
A scientist is studying a newly discovered virus. They observe that the virus's genetic material is used directly by the host cell's ribosomes to synthesize viral proteins. Which type of genetic material is most likely present in this virus?
A scientist is studying a newly discovered virus. They observe that the virus's genetic material is used directly by the host cell's ribosomes to synthesize viral proteins. Which type of genetic material is most likely present in this virus?
- Single-stranded DNA
- Double-stranded DNA
- Messenger RNA (mRNA) (correct)
- Transfer RNA (tRNA)
A mutation in a gene results in a tRNA molecule that now carries a different amino acid than it should. What is the most likely consequence of this mutation?
A mutation in a gene results in a tRNA molecule that now carries a different amino acid than it should. What is the most likely consequence of this mutation?
- The mutation will have no effect because the genetic code is redundant.
- The ribosome will be unable to bind to the mRNA.
- The affected protein will have an altered amino acid sequence. (correct)
- Transcription of the affected gene will be terminated prematurely.
During transcription, which of the following base pairings would occur between the DNA template strand and the newly synthesized RNA molecule?
During transcription, which of the following base pairings would occur between the DNA template strand and the newly synthesized RNA molecule?
A researcher observes that two different cell types in an organism express vastly different sets of genes, despite having identical genomes. Which mechanism is most likely responsible for this difference?
A researcher observes that two different cell types in an organism express vastly different sets of genes, despite having identical genomes. Which mechanism is most likely responsible for this difference?
If a mutation occurs in the promoter region of a gene, what is the most likely outcome?
If a mutation occurs in the promoter region of a gene, what is the most likely outcome?
A certain protein is 500 amino acids long. The mRNA that codes for this protein is likely how many nucleotides long, excluding the start and stop codons?
A certain protein is 500 amino acids long. The mRNA that codes for this protein is likely how many nucleotides long, excluding the start and stop codons?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the roles of mRNA, tRNA, and ribosomes in translation?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the roles of mRNA, tRNA, and ribosomes in translation?
Flashcards
Regulation of Transcription
Regulation of Transcription
Proteins bind to DNA to control transcription.
mRNA Stability
mRNA Stability
mRNA degradation affects translation.
Epigenesis
Epigenesis
Cells with identical genomes develop distinct functions and forms.
Environmental Influences
Environmental Influences
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Transcription
Transcription
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tRNA & mRNA Pairing
tRNA & mRNA Pairing
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Ribosome Movement
Ribosome Movement
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Mutations
Mutations
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Study Notes
- Proteins bind to specific DNA sequences to regulate the transcription process.
- mRNA degradation affects the regulation of translation.
- Epigenesis explains how cells with identical genomes develop distinct functions and forms in multicellular organisms.
- External factors can impact gene expression in cells and whole organisms.
Transcription
- RNA is synthesized using a DNA template, a process facilitated by RNA polymerase.
- Adenine (A) pairs with uracil (U) on the RNA strand during transcription through hydrogen bonding and complementary base pairing.
- Single DNA strands serve as stable templates for RNA synthesis, ensuring genetic information accuracy.
- Transcription proceeds in a 5' to 3' direction.
- Transcription begins at promoters, which are specific DNA sequences where RNA polymerase binds.
Translation
- Polypeptides are synthesized from messenger RNA (mRNA) sequences involving ribosomes and transfer RNA (tRNA).
- mRNA carries the genetic code from DNA.
- Ribosomes assemble amino acids.
- tRNA brings specific amino acids to the ribosome, matching mRNA codons through its anticodon.
- tRNA anticodons accurately pair with mRNA codons to incorporate the correct amino acids into the polypeptide chain.
- The genetic code is universal, redundant, and unambiguous, dictating how mRNA codons specify amino acids.
- Codon tables are used to determine which codons correspond to specific amino acids during protein synthesis.
- Ribosomes traverse mRNA, facilitating the sequential addition of amino acids to elongate the polypeptide through peptide bonding.
Mutations
- Alterations in the DNA sequence can lead to changes in the amino acid sequence, potentially affecting protein function.
- Translation reads mRNA in the 5' to 3' orientation also.
Non-Coding DNA & Post-Transcriptional Modification
- Non-coding sequences in DNA do not code for polypeptides but may have regulatory or other functions.
- Eukaryotic cells modify pre-mRNA into mature mRNA through splicing, capping, and polyadenylation.
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Explore gene expression and regulation through transcription, mRNA degradation, and translation. Understand how cells with identical genomes develop distinct functions in multicellular organisms, with external factors impacting gene expression.
