Gene Expression - Transcription Quiz

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What does RNA contain instead of Thymine?

Cytosine

Guanine

Uracil (correct)

Adenine

In transcription, both strands of DNA are copied into RNA.

False

Name the three stages of transcription.

Initiation, Elongation, Termination

The process by which genetic information flows from DNA to mRNA is called __________.

transcription Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components to their functions in transcription:

RNA polymerase = Synthesizes RNA from the DNA template Promoter = Initiates transcription Spliceosome = Modifies pre-mRNA mRNA = Carries genetic information to ribosomes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 5’ cap added to mRNA?

To protect mRNA from degradation Signup and view all the answers

The Poly-A-Tail is added to the 5’ end of the mRNA transcript.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which introns are removed from the primary RNA transcript called?

Pre-mRNA splicing Signup and view all the answers

The enzyme that adds adenine nucleotides to the 3’ end of pre-mRNA is called __________.

Poly A Polymerase Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Intron = Non-coding sequence removed from RNA Exon = Coding sequence that remains in RNA Spliceosome = Complex that conducts pre-mRNA splicing Poly-A-Tail = Stabilization factor at the 3' end Signup and view all the answers

What role do spliceosomes play during pre-mRNA processing?

They conduct the splicing of introns Signup and view all the answers

All mRNA transcripts are edited after they are transcribed.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical range of adenine nucleotides added by Poly A Polymerase to form the Poly-A-Tail?

50-250 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the σ-subunit in prokaryotic transcription?

Initiates transcription at the appropriate site Signup and view all the answers

In eukaryotes, RNA polymerase can bind to the DNA template on its own.

False Signup and view all the answers

What sequence signals the termination of transcription in prokaryotes?

Transcribed RNA sequence Signup and view all the answers

In eukaryotes, the RNA polymerase II binds to the promoter after transcription factors have ______.

attached Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components of transcription with their roles:

β-subunit = Binds to ribonucleoside triphosphates α-subunits = Required for polymerase assembly on DNA σ-subunit = Initiation of transcription RNA polymerase = Synthesizes mRNA from DNA template Signup and view all the answers

What is the direction of RNA synthesis during transcription?

5’-3’ direction Signup and view all the answers

In prokaryotes, mRNA requires further modification after transcription before it translates into proteins.

False Signup and view all the answers

What must happen to pre-mRNA in eukaryotic cells before it can be translated?

It must undergo processing. Signup and view all the answers

The two consensus sequences found upstream of the start point in prokaryotic transcription are located at the -10 and -______ regions.

-35 Signup and view all the answers

What component do bacteria lack that separates transcription from translation?

Nucleus Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Gene Expression - Transcription

The central dogma is the process of genetic information flow from DNA to mRNA to proteins, occurring in two stages: transcription and translation.
Transcription is the synthesis of mRNA using genetic information encoded in DNA, where a DNA strand serves as a template for mRNA synthesis.
RNA contains uracil instead of thymine, which is present in DNA.
Only one strand of the double-stranded DNA is copied into RNA, known as the template strand.
Transcription in prokaryotes and eukaryotes involves three stages: initiation, elongation, and termination.

Transcription in Prokaryotes

The promoter is a DNA sequence where RNA polymerase attaches and initiates transcription, containing two sequences: a start point and the region where synthesis begins.
RNA polymerase separates the two DNA strands and joins complementary RNA nucleotides to the DNA template strand.
The prokaryotic RNA polymerase comprises five polypeptide subunits: β, β', α, α, and σ.
The holoenzyme is the enzyme containing all five subunits.
The σ-subunit is involved in transcription initiation and causes the polymerase to synthesize mRNA from a specific initiation site.
The -10 and -35 regions upstream of the start point contain two promoter consensus sequences, recognized by the σ-subunit.
Once transcription is initiated, the σ-subunit detaches from the polymerase.

Transcription in Eukaryotes

Eukaryotic RNA polymerase requires transcription factors to bind to the promoter region and recruit the polymerase.
The TATA box and transcription start point are crucial for forming the initiation transcription complex in the promoter region.
Transcription factors bind to DNA, allowing RNA polymerase II to attach and initiate transcription.
RNA polymerase separates DNA strands and begins RNA synthesis.

Pre-mRNA Processing in Eukaryotes

Pre-mRNA processing in eukaryotes occurs before the RNA transcript can leave the nucleus, transforming it into final mRNA ready for translation.
Pre-mRNA processing involves three steps: addition of stabilizing and signaling factors, removal of introns, and mRNA editing.
The 5' capping involves adding a 7-methylguanosine cap to the 5' end of the pre-mRNA, protecting it from degradation and initiating translation.
The 3' poly-A tail involves adding a sequence of adenine nucleotides to the 3' end, protecting the pre-mRNA from degradation and facilitating its export to the cytoplasm.
Introns are non-coding sequences removed during RNA processing, whereas exons are coding sequences that remain in the final mRNA.
Spliceosomes recognize the 5' and 3' ends of introns to remove them, and small RNAs within the spliceosome pair with intron nucleotides.
RNA splicing involves cutting out introns, joining exons, and altering the 5' and 3' ends of pre-mRNA.

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Test your understanding of the transcription process in gene expression. This quiz covers the flow of genetic information from DNA to mRNA, the specific roles of RNA polymerase, and the differences in transcription between prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Challenge yourself to recall key concepts and details.