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Which of the following components is NOT a part of a nucleotide?
Which of the following components is NOT a part of a nucleotide?
- Deoxyribose sugar
- Nitrogenous base
- Amino acid (correct)
- Phosphate group
The DNA double helix is primarily stabilized by:
The DNA double helix is primarily stabilized by:
- Ionic interactions between phosphate groups
- Covalent bonds between sugar molecules
- Phosphodiester bonds between nucleotides
- Hydrogen bonds between complementary bases (correct)
Which type of RNA molecule carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis?
Which type of RNA molecule carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis?
- snRNA
- tRNA
- mRNA (correct)
- rRNA
The region of a gene where RNA polymerase initially binds to initiate transcription is called the:
The region of a gene where RNA polymerase initially binds to initiate transcription is called the:
Introns are:
Introns are:
Which RNA polymerase is responsible for synthesizing mRNA in eukaryotic cells?
Which RNA polymerase is responsible for synthesizing mRNA in eukaryotic cells?
Transcription factors are:
Transcription factors are:
The mediator complex plays a crucial role in:
The mediator complex plays a crucial role in:
The unwinding of the DNA double helix during transcription creates a:
The unwinding of the DNA double helix during transcription creates a:
In prokaryotic transcription, the sigma factor is essential for:
In prokaryotic transcription, the sigma factor is essential for:
Rho-dependent and Rho-independent mechanisms are involved in:
Rho-dependent and Rho-independent mechanisms are involved in:
In eukaryotic transcription, the polyadenylation signal sequence is important for:
In eukaryotic transcription, the polyadenylation signal sequence is important for:
Which of the following base pairs in DNA is held together by three hydrogen bonds?
Which of the following base pairs in DNA is held together by three hydrogen bonds?
The directionality of DNA and RNA synthesis always proceeds in the:
The directionality of DNA and RNA synthesis always proceeds in the:
Which of the following statements about RNA polymerase is INCORRECT?
Which of the following statements about RNA polymerase is INCORRECT?
The genetic code is said to be degenerate because:
The genetic code is said to be degenerate because:
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of eukaryotic gene expression?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of eukaryotic gene expression?
The process of removing introns and joining exons together during RNA processing is called:
The process of removing introns and joining exons together during RNA processing is called:
Which of the following statements about transcription factors is TRUE?
Which of the following statements about transcription factors is TRUE?
The TATA box is a common:
The TATA box is a common:
Enhancers are DNA sequences that:
Enhancers are DNA sequences that:
Which of the following processes does NOT occur in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells?
Which of the following processes does NOT occur in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells?
The poly(A) tail added to the 3' end of eukaryotic mRNA molecules:
The poly(A) tail added to the 3' end of eukaryotic mRNA molecules:
Which of the following is a key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic transcription?
Which of the following is a key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic transcription?
What is the primary function of a gene?
What is the primary function of a gene?
What is the difference between introns and exons?
What is the difference between introns and exons?
What is the purpose of splicing during RNA processing?
What is the purpose of splicing during RNA processing?
Which enzyme is responsible for synthesizing mRNA from DNA during transcription?
Which enzyme is responsible for synthesizing mRNA from DNA during transcription?
Where does transcription take place in eukaryotic cells?
Where does transcription take place in eukaryotic cells?
What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?
What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?
Flashcards
Nucleotide component NOT in DNA
Nucleotide component NOT in DNA
Amino acid is not a component of a nucleotide in DNA. Nucleotides consist of a sugar, phosphate, and a nitrogenous base.
DNA double helix stabilization
DNA double helix stabilization
Hydrogen bonds between complementary DNA bases (A-T, G-C) hold the double helix together.
mRNA function
mRNA function
mRNA carries genetic information from DNA to ribosomes for protein synthesis.
Promoter region
Promoter region
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Introns
Introns
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mRNA synthesis enzyme (eukaryotes)
mRNA synthesis enzyme (eukaryotes)
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Transcription factors
Transcription factors
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Mediator complex function
Mediator complex function
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Transcription bubble
Transcription bubble
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Sigma factor (prokaryotes)
Sigma factor (prokaryotes)
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Prokaryotic transcription termination
Prokaryotic transcription termination
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Polyadenylation signal (eukaryotes)
Polyadenylation signal (eukaryotes)
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3 hydrogen bond DNA base pair
3 hydrogen bond DNA base pair
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Transcription/Replication direction
Transcription/Replication direction
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RNA polymerase primer requirement
RNA polymerase primer requirement
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Degenerate genetic code
Degenerate genetic code
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Eukaryotic gene expression characteristic
Eukaryotic gene expression characteristic
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RNA splicing
RNA splicing
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Study Notes
Gene Structure and Transcription
- Nucleotide components: Deoxyribose sugar, phosphate group, and nitrogenous base. Amino acid is not a nucleotide component.
- DNA double helix stabilization: Primarily hydrogen bonds between complementary bases.
- RNA molecule for genetic information transfer: mRNA carries genetic information from DNA to ribosomes for protein synthesis.
- Transcription initiation region: Promoter region where RNA polymerase binds.
- Introns: Non-coding sequences removed from RNA during processing.
- RNA polymerase II: Responsible for mRNA synthesis in eukaryotes.
- Transcription factors: Proteins that bind to DNA, regulating transcription rates. They can either enhance or repress transcription.
- Transcription bubble: Unwinding of DNA double helix during transcription.
- Genetic code degeneracy: Multiple codons can code for the same amino acid.
- Eukaryotic gene expression characteristics: Presence of introns, mRNA processing (capping, splicing, polyadenylation), and regulation of gene expression at multiple levels.
- RNA splicing: Removing introns and joining exons in RNA processing to create mature mRNA.
- Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic transcription differences: Prokaryotes can simultaneously transcribe and translate, while eukaryotes transcribe in the nucleus and translate in the cytoplasm. Prokaryotic mRNA undergoes less extensive processing than eukaryotic mRNA. They utilize different RNA polymerases.
- Poly(A) tail function: Added to the 3' end of eukaryotic mRNA to protect from degradation and facilitate transport out of the nucleus.
- Promoter element (TATA box): A DNA sequence crucial for transcription initiation in eukaryotes.
- Enhancers: DNA sequences that increase transcription rates by enhancing the binding of RNA polymerase.
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