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What is the primary function of ribosomes in a cell?
What is the primary function of ribosomes in a cell?
- Cell division
- Protein synthesis (correct)
- DNA replication
- Energy production
Which component is NOT a part of the nucleus?
Which component is NOT a part of the nucleus?
- Cytoplasm (correct)
- Chromatin network
- Nucleolus
- Nuclear membrane
What are nucleotides composed of?
What are nucleotides composed of?
- A nitrogenous base, a sugar molecule, and a fatty acid
- A nitrogenous base, an enzyme, and a sugar molecule
- A phosphate group, a sugar molecule, and a nitrogenous base (correct)
- A phosphate group, an amino acid, and a sugar molecule
Which part of the nucleus is responsible for producing ribosomes?
Which part of the nucleus is responsible for producing ribosomes?
How many types of nucleic acids are found in the human body?
How many types of nucleic acids are found in the human body?
Which nitrogenous bases are found in DNA?
Which nitrogenous bases are found in DNA?
What is the primary function of DNA?
What is the primary function of DNA?
Where is nuclear DNA predominantly located within a cell?
Where is nuclear DNA predominantly located within a cell?
Who proposed the 3-D double helix model of DNA structure?
Who proposed the 3-D double helix model of DNA structure?
What type of DNA is found outside the nucleus?
What type of DNA is found outside the nucleus?
What are amino acids considered in the context of proteins?
What are amino acids considered in the context of proteins?
What determines the type of protein that is formed during protein synthesis?
What determines the type of protein that is formed during protein synthesis?
What is the first stage of protein synthesis called?
What is the first stage of protein synthesis called?
What is a codon?
What is a codon?
Where does transcription occur in the cell?
Where does transcription occur in the cell?
What is the role of the anti-codon in protein synthesis?
What is the role of the anti-codon in protein synthesis?
How many different amino acids are involved in protein synthesis?
How many different amino acids are involved in protein synthesis?
What type of bond links amino acids together during protein synthesis?
What type of bond links amino acids together during protein synthesis?
What serves as a template for building a new DNA strand during replication?
What serves as a template for building a new DNA strand during replication?
What is a result of errors occurring during DNA replication?
What is a result of errors occurring during DNA replication?
How many types of chromosomes does each new daughter cell produced after mitosis contain?
How many types of chromosomes does each new daughter cell produced after mitosis contain?
What does a DNA profile consist of?
What does a DNA profile consist of?
During DNA replication, which nitrogenous bases pair together?
During DNA replication, which nitrogenous bases pair together?
What is a direct consequence of a nitrogenous base being added or deleted during replication?
What is a direct consequence of a nitrogenous base being added or deleted during replication?
What distinguishes the DNA profile of individuals, excluding identical twins?
What distinguishes the DNA profile of individuals, excluding identical twins?
What is a key role of DNA replication during cell division?
What is a key role of DNA replication during cell division?
What happens to the hydrogen bonds between nitrogenous bases during DNA transcription?
What happens to the hydrogen bonds between nitrogenous bases during DNA transcription?
What role does the mRNA play after being synthesized in the nucleus?
What role does the mRNA play after being synthesized in the nucleus?
In the context of translation, what is the function of tRNA?
In the context of translation, what is the function of tRNA?
What are complementary sequences of three nitrogenous bases on mRNA called?
What are complementary sequences of three nitrogenous bases on mRNA called?
How are amino acids linked together during protein synthesis?
How are amino acids linked together during protein synthesis?
What signifies the beginning of the translation process?
What signifies the beginning of the translation process?
What does the anti-codon on tRNA correspond to during translation?
What does the anti-codon on tRNA correspond to during translation?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the process of DNA transcription?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the process of DNA transcription?
What is the main function of DNA in the human body?
What is the main function of DNA in the human body?
Which stage of protein synthesis involves the formation of mRNA?
Which stage of protein synthesis involves the formation of mRNA?
Where is DNA primarily located within a cell?
Where is DNA primarily located within a cell?
What component is essential for the process of DNA replication?
What component is essential for the process of DNA replication?
Which statement best describes the structure of RNA compared to DNA?
Which statement best describes the structure of RNA compared to DNA?
What is the primary role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?
What is the primary role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?
What is a consequence of errors during DNA replication?
What is a consequence of errors during DNA replication?
Which of the following is NOT a stage in protein synthesis?
Which of the following is NOT a stage in protein synthesis?
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Ribosomes
Ribosomes
Small, round organelles that are the site of protein synthesis. They can be found attached to the endoplasmic reticulum, free-floating in the cytoplasm, or inside other organelles like chloroplasts and mitochondria.
Nuclear membrane
Nuclear membrane
A double membrane that encloses the nucleus. It contains small pores that allow substances to pass in and out of the nucleus.
Nucleoplasm
Nucleoplasm
A jelly-like fluid found inside the nucleus that contains the nucleolus and chromatin network.
Nucleolus
Nucleolus
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Chromatin network
Chromatin network
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DNA
DNA
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Nucleotide
Nucleotide
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Nuclear DNA
Nuclear DNA
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Extra-nuclear DNA
Extra-nuclear DNA
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Double Helix
Double Helix
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What is DNA?
What is DNA?
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Describe the structure of DNA.
Describe the structure of DNA.
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What is the role of DNA?
What is the role of DNA?
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Where is DNA found in a cell?
Where is DNA found in a cell?
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What is RNA?
What is RNA?
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Describe the structure of RNA.
Describe the structure of RNA.
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What is the role of RNA?
What is the role of RNA?
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What is the cytoplasm?
What is the cytoplasm?
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Transcription
Transcription
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Codon
Codon
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Translation
Translation
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Transfer RNA (tRNA)
Transfer RNA (tRNA)
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Anticodon
Anticodon
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Peptide bond
Peptide bond
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Where does protein synthesis begin?
Where does protein synthesis begin?
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Protein synthesis
Protein synthesis
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Amino acids
Amino acids
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Base triplet
Base triplet
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DNA Replication
DNA Replication
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Semi-conservative Replication
Semi-conservative Replication
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Base Pairing in Replication
Base Pairing in Replication
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Mutation
Mutation
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Mitosis
Mitosis
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DNA Profiling
DNA Profiling
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DNA Profile
DNA Profile
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DNA Synthesis
DNA Synthesis
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Study Notes
Introduction to DNA
- DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid) are found in all living organisms
- They are crucial for location, structure, and function, and their role in the human body, along with the process of replication, is explored.
- Protein synthesis is a fundamental process for life, and this study examines how proteins are made using DNA and RNA.
Revision of Cellular Structure
- Cytoplasm is the watery substance in cells where organelles are suspended, allowing metabolic reactions to occur.
- Ribosomes are organelles involved in protein synthesis, which can be found attached to the endoplasmic reticulum, freely floating in the cytoplasm, or in smaller numbers inside other organelles like chloroplasts and mitochondria.
Structure of Nucleic Acids
- Nucleic acids are a type of organic compound.
- The monomers that form DNA and RNA are nucleotides.
DNA - Deoxyribonucleic Acid
- DNA is composed of nucleotides consisting of a phosphate group, a deoxyribose sugar molecule, and a nitrogenous base. The four nitrogenous bases are adenine, thymine, guanine, and cytosine.
- It is a double helix structure where two strands are joined together and twisted spirally.
- DNA carries the genetic code for protein synthesis, located in the nucleus with some extra-nuclear DNA in the mitochondria and chloroplasts.
- Rosalind Franklin and her assistant Maurice Wilkins researched DNA structure using X-ray diffraction images. Watson and Crick developed a 3D double helix model of DNA in 1953.
Location of DNA
- DNA is primarily found in the nucleus of a cell.
- There is also extra-nuclear DNA, which exists in chloroplasts (in plant cells) and mitochondria.
Structure of DNA
- DNA's structure is a double helix, formed by two strands of nucleotides.
- The nucleotides are linked together by strong bonds between the phosphate and sugar molecules, and weak hydrogen bonds between the nitrogenous bases (A with T, and C with G).
The Role of DNA
- DNA carries hereditary information in the form of genes.
- Genes code for specific traits (physical characteristics and behaviour).
- The functions of DNA include controlling cell function, regulating genes, and passing on hereditary characteristics.
- Much of DNA does not code for anything and is known as non-coding DNA, whose significance is currently researched.
RNA - Ribonucleic Acid
- RNA is also composed of nucleotides, comprised of phosphate, ribose sugar, and a nitrogenous base. The bases in RNA are adenine, uracil, guanine, and cytosine.
- RNA is a single-stranded molecule, unlike DNA's double helix.
- There are three types of RNA — messenger RNA (mRNA), ribosomal RNA (rRNA), and transfer RNA (tRNA). Each plays a critical role in protein synthesis.
Location of RNA
- mRNA is formed in the nucleus and moves to the cytoplasm where it attaches to ribosomes
- rRNA is found in the ribosomes
- tRNA floats freely in the cytoplasm
Structure of RNA
- RNA is a single-stranded molecule formed from nucleotides.
- Similar to DNA, RNA nucleotides consist of ribose sugar and are linked together with phosphate groups and nitrogenous bases
- The nucleotides are attached alternately, resulting in a chain.
Comparison Between DNA and RNA
- DNA and RNA share similarities (both contain sugar alternating with phosphate, and the nitrogenous bases adenine, guanine, and cytosine).
- However, they have key differences, including the type of sugar used (ribose in RNA, deoxyribose in DNA), the presence of thymine in DNA and uracil in RNA, and the structure (single-stranded RNA vs. double-stranded DNA).
DNA Replication
- DNA replication is the process where DNA creates a duplicate copy of itself during interphase.
- The process involves unwinding the double helix and breaking weak hydrogen bonds between the bases.
- Free nucleotides pair with complementary bases on each template strand, creating two identical DNA molecules.
- Errors during replication can lead to mutations, altering the base sequence.
DNA Profiling
- DNA profiling produces a unique pattern of lines on X-ray film, unique to each individual, except identical twins.
- This is a critical tool in forensic investigations and determining biological parentage. It can be used in establishing tissue type compatibility for organ transplants and identifying relatives.
Protein Synthesis
- Proteins are made of amino acids.
- Proteins are created through a process called protein synthesis.
- Protein synthesis occurs in two stages: transcription (DNA code is copied into messenger RNA), and translation (mRNA code is used to make protein chains).
The Effect of Mutations on Protein Structure
- A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence.
- Mutations can result in changes in the amino acid sequence of the protein.
- These changes can lead to different protein structures and functionality.
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This quiz covers key concepts of DNA and RNA, their functions and replication processes in organisms. Additionally, it revises cellular structures, including the cytoplasm and ribosomes, and explores the composition of nucleic acids. Test your knowledge on the molecular foundations of life and protein synthesis.
