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What is the primary site of transcription in eukaryotic cells?
What is the primary site of transcription in eukaryotic cells?
What distinguishes the mRNA of eukaryotes from that of prokaryotes?
What distinguishes the mRNA of eukaryotes from that of prokaryotes?
Which component is NOT typically present in eukaryotic genes?
Which component is NOT typically present in eukaryotic genes?
What role do enhancers play in eukaryotic gene expression?
What role do enhancers play in eukaryotic gene expression?
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How do proximal and distal promoters contribute to gene expression?
How do proximal and distal promoters contribute to gene expression?
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What is a characteristic feature of eukaryotic core promoters?
What is a characteristic feature of eukaryotic core promoters?
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What occurs during mRNA processing in eukaryotic cells?
What occurs during mRNA processing in eukaryotic cells?
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What percentage of promoters in the human genome are associated with CpG islands?
What percentage of promoters in the human genome are associated with CpG islands?
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What role does CPSF play in mRNA processing?
What role does CPSF play in mRNA processing?
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What is the result of alternative splicing?
What is the result of alternative splicing?
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How does the presence of a poly-A tail impact mRNA?
How does the presence of a poly-A tail impact mRNA?
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In what way does eukaryotic translation differ from prokaryotic translation?
In what way does eukaryotic translation differ from prokaryotic translation?
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What is the expected outcome if the DSCAM gene undergoes full alternative splicing?
What is the expected outcome if the DSCAM gene undergoes full alternative splicing?
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Which process occurs to provide a transcription termination signal in eukaryotes?
Which process occurs to provide a transcription termination signal in eukaryotes?
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What benefit does the removal of introns provide during mRNA processing?
What benefit does the removal of introns provide during mRNA processing?
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What is one main purpose of mRNA processing in eukaryotes?
What is one main purpose of mRNA processing in eukaryotes?
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What is the correct flow of genetic information from DNA to protein?
What is the correct flow of genetic information from DNA to protein?
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Which of the following regions is NOT part of the pre-mRNA structure?
Which of the following regions is NOT part of the pre-mRNA structure?
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What component is critical for the eukaryotic mRNA to engage the ribosomal binding site (RBS)?
What component is critical for the eukaryotic mRNA to engage the ribosomal binding site (RBS)?
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Which statement best describes housekeeping genes?
Which statement best describes housekeeping genes?
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Which elements are necessary for the transcription process in eukaryotes?
Which elements are necessary for the transcription process in eukaryotes?
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In what way do prokaryotes and eukaryotes differ during translation?
In what way do prokaryotes and eukaryotes differ during translation?
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What is the role of cap- and poly(A) binding proteins in eukaryotic mRNA?
What is the role of cap- and poly(A) binding proteins in eukaryotic mRNA?
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What signal is crucial for the cleavage of the 3’ end of mRNA during processing?
What signal is crucial for the cleavage of the 3’ end of mRNA during processing?
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Gene Expression in Eukaryotes
- Eukaryotic gene expression differs significantly from prokaryotic gene expression
- Eukaryotic gene expression involves a multistep process
- The location of mRNA production and translation differ between eukaryotes and prokaryotes
- Eukaryotic mRNA maturation involves steps: splicing, capping and addition of a poly(A) tail.
Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Gene Structure
- Prokaryotic genes are typically organized into operons, while eukaryotic genes are not.
- Eukaryotic genes contain introns, which are removed during mRNA processing, but prokaryotic genes do not contain introns.
- Eukaryotic genes have a more complex structure with multiple regulatory sequences located both upstream and downstream of the protein coding region
Structure of Eukaryotic Gene (dsDNA)
- Eukaryotic genes have several distinct elements that regulate start and stop transcription
- Promoter regions consist of core promoters (e.g. TATA box, CAAT box, GC box) and proximal and distal promoters.
- Insulators are proteins that regulate gene expression at a distance
- Enhancers increase transcription initiation and silencers decrease it
More on Eukaryotic Promoters
- Active promoters are often in nucleosome-free zones.
- Epigenetic marks can affect promoter activity.
- Promoters can be bivalent or poised during development, changing activity as cells differentiate
- Some genes have multiple alternate promoters that can respond to different regulatory elements.
Enhancers
- Enhancers are regulatory elements that can increase transcription initiation
- Enhancers are recognized and bound by tissue-specific transcription factors.
- Enhancers play a crucial role in coordinating gene expression patterns in different tissues
Eukaryotic Transcription Termination
- Cleavage and polyadenylation specificity factor (CPSF) and PolyA Polymerase (PAP) are involved in termination
Alternative Splicing
- Alternative splicing produces different protein isoforms from a single gene.
- Alternative splicing allows for greater diversity in the proteins produced by a single gene
38,016 Shades of DSCAM
- Drosophila has an unusual gene allowing for many different protein products.
- The DSCAM gene produces a high diversity of mRNA and proteins due to alternative exon usage
- The large number of protein variations is due to mutual exclusive exons
Prokaryote vs Eukaryote mRNA
- Prokaryotic mRNA is polycistronic, encoding multiple proteins from a single mRNA molecule, while eukaryotic mRNA is monocistronic, encoding a single protein.
- Eukaryotic mRNA has a 5' cap and 3' poly(A) tail, protecting it from degradation and enhancing its translation, which are absent in prokaryotic mRNA.
Eukaryotic Translation
- Eukaryotic translation uses a more complex machinery compared to prokaryotic translation.
- Eukaryotic ribosomes are larger.
- Eukaryotic translation is initiated at certain factors.
Flow of Genetic Information
- Process of gene expression: DNA to mRNA to protein
- Includes steps like transcription and translation
mRNA Processing
- mRNA processing is crucial for generating functional mRNA
- Steps include capping, splicing and polyadenylation
Eukaryotic Gene Expression: Regulation
- Eukaryotic gene expression is regulated at the transcriptional level
- Regulation includes factors like internal cellular signals, DNA binding factors, chromatin state, transcription machinery, and other external factors.
- Housekeeping genes are expressed in all cells.
- Other genes have special expression patterns.
Translation: Prokaryotes vs. Eukaryotes
- The differences in the process of translating mRNA between prokaryotes and eukaryotes
- Includes differences in ribosome structure, locations, and mRNA life cycle characteristics
5' Cap
- 7-methylguanosine is a modification made to the 5' end of mRNA
- Plays a vital role in protecting mRNA and initiates translation
Cap-and Poly(A) binding Proteins
- These proteins bind to caps and tails and facilitate interaction with eukaryotic ribosomes
Prokaryotic Gene Structure
- Prokaryotic genes (often in operons) have promoters, RNA coding regions and terminators
Eukaryotic Gene Structure
- Eukaryotic gene structure is more complex with specific regions including promoters, introns, exons, and other regulatory sequences.
- Includes both upstream and downstream control elements
Structure of Eukaryotic Gene
- The structure of a eukaryotic gene showing components that help regulate transcription rate and other crucial regions during mRNA processing and the translation process.
Eukaryotic Transcription is Complex
- Describes the intricate process of transcription in eukaryotic cells
- Explains how different factors and elements influence RNA production and processing
Eukaryotic Translation Mechanism
- Describes the actions of factors throughout the translation process
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This quiz explores the intricacies of gene expression in eukaryotic cells, highlighting how it differs from prokaryotic gene expression. It covers the processes involved in mRNA maturation and the structural organization of eukaryotic genes, including the roles of introns and regulatory sequences. Test your knowledge on these critical biological concepts!
