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What does the promoter region on DNA do?
What does the promoter region on DNA do?
- It protects the mRNA from degradation.
- It encodes the primary mRNA transcript.
- It binds RNA polymerase and initiates transcription. (correct)
- It cleaves mRNA after transcription is completed.
Which element is commonly recognized by the TATA-binding protein (TBP)?
Which element is commonly recognized by the TATA-binding protein (TBP)?
- TATA element/box (correct)
- B recognition element (BRE)
- Initiator element (INR)
- Downstream promoter element (DPE)
What is the approximate length of the core promoter region?
What is the approximate length of the core promoter region?
- 40 base pairs
- 80 base pairs
- 100 base pairs
- 250 base pairs (correct)
Which element is located about 28–32 nucleotides downstream of the transcription start site?
Which element is located about 28–32 nucleotides downstream of the transcription start site?
What role do proximal promoter elements serve?
What role do proximal promoter elements serve?
Which consensus sequence represents the initiator element (INR)?
Which consensus sequence represents the initiator element (INR)?
What is noted about the TATA box in eukaryotic promoters?
What is noted about the TATA box in eukaryotic promoters?
What is the direction in which mRNA is synthesized during elongation?
What is the direction in which mRNA is synthesized during elongation?
What is the role of topoisomerases during transcription elongation?
What is the role of topoisomerases during transcription elongation?
How many nucleotides can RNA Pol II incorporate into a growing RNA molecule per second?
How many nucleotides can RNA Pol II incorporate into a growing RNA molecule per second?
What happens to pyrophosphate (PPi) after new nucleotides are incorporated into mRNA?
What happens to pyrophosphate (PPi) after new nucleotides are incorporated into mRNA?
What is the approximate length of the DNA-RNA hybrid during transcription elongation?
What is the approximate length of the DNA-RNA hybrid during transcription elongation?
What is the main role of the proximal promoter in transcription?
What is the main role of the proximal promoter in transcription?
Which element is primarily responsible for recruiting transcription factors to the promoter?
Which element is primarily responsible for recruiting transcription factors to the promoter?
What type of genes are typically activated by SP1?
What type of genes are typically activated by SP1?
What do Specific Response Elements allow in terms of gene expression?
What do Specific Response Elements allow in terms of gene expression?
How do enhancers function in relation to the promoter region?
How do enhancers function in relation to the promoter region?
Which element binds hormone receptors to regulate gene expression?
Which element binds hormone receptors to regulate gene expression?
What is a key feature of enhancer regions?
What is a key feature of enhancer regions?
Which factor is involved in regulating gene expression in response to cAMP levels?
Which factor is involved in regulating gene expression in response to cAMP levels?
What is the role of RNA polymerase II?
What is the role of RNA polymerase II?
What role does TFIIB play in the transcription process?
What role does TFIIB play in the transcription process?
Which transcription factor is responsible for phosphorylating Serine-5 on the CTD?
Which transcription factor is responsible for phosphorylating Serine-5 on the CTD?
What does the phosphorylation of Serine-5 in the CTD trigger?
What does the phosphorylation of Serine-5 in the CTD trigger?
What is a characteristic of the Carboxyl-terminal domain (CTD) of RNA Polymerase II?
What is a characteristic of the Carboxyl-terminal domain (CTD) of RNA Polymerase II?
What does TFIID do during the transcription initiation process?
What does TFIID do during the transcription initiation process?
Which amino acids are mainly found in the repeating domain of RNA Polymerase II's CTD?
Which amino acids are mainly found in the repeating domain of RNA Polymerase II's CTD?
What is the effect of Serine-5 phosphorylation on the CTD?
What is the effect of Serine-5 phosphorylation on the CTD?
What is the primary role of RNA Polymerase during transcription?
What is the primary role of RNA Polymerase during transcription?
What is the nature of R groups in biological molecules during transcription?
What is the nature of R groups in biological molecules during transcription?
What happens to the transcription factors once RNA Polymerase slides forward during elongation?
What happens to the transcription factors once RNA Polymerase slides forward during elongation?
What is the primary function of the Pre-Initiation Complex (PIC)?
What is the primary function of the Pre-Initiation Complex (PIC)?
Which complex first binds to the TATA box during the formation of the PIC?
Which complex first binds to the TATA box during the formation of the PIC?
What role does TFIIB play in the PIC?
What role does TFIIB play in the PIC?
What does TFIIH contribute to the Pre-Initiation Complex?
What does TFIIH contribute to the Pre-Initiation Complex?
What is defined as transcription initiation?
What is defined as transcription initiation?
Which protein complex binds to TFIIB in the PIC?
Which protein complex binds to TFIIB in the PIC?
What is the primary role of TFIIF during transcription?
What is the primary role of TFIIF during transcription?
How does TFIIE assist during the formation of the PIC?
How does TFIIE assist during the formation of the PIC?
What structural change does the PIC induce in DNA?
What structural change does the PIC induce in DNA?
Which aspect of RNA polymerase II does TFIIH modify during transcription initiation?
Which aspect of RNA polymerase II does TFIIH modify during transcription initiation?
What is the starting material for mRNA synthesis during transcription?
What is the starting material for mRNA synthesis during transcription?
Which enzyme is responsible for initiating transcription at a specific site on DNA?
Which enzyme is responsible for initiating transcription at a specific site on DNA?
What replaces thymine (T) in the newly synthesized RNA strand?
What replaces thymine (T) in the newly synthesized RNA strand?
What is the primary end product of transcription after processing?
What is the primary end product of transcription after processing?
Which two components are required for the translation process?
Which two components are required for the translation process?
In the context of transcription, what is meant by the 'sense strand' of DNA?
In the context of transcription, what is meant by the 'sense strand' of DNA?
What is the role of transcription factors in the process of transcription?
What is the role of transcription factors in the process of transcription?
What is the approximate length of the transcription bubble during elongation?
What is the approximate length of the transcription bubble during elongation?
What is released when a nucleoside triphosphate is incorporated into the growing mRNA strand?
What is released when a nucleoside triphosphate is incorporated into the growing mRNA strand?
In what direction are nucleotides incorporated into mRNA during transcription elongation?
In what direction are nucleotides incorporated into mRNA during transcription elongation?
Which of the following statements about the DNA-RNA hybrid during transcription elongation is true?
Which of the following statements about the DNA-RNA hybrid during transcription elongation is true?
What is the role of topoisomerases during the transcription elongation process?
What is the role of topoisomerases during the transcription elongation process?
What is the primary function of the core promoter in eukaryotic transcription?
What is the primary function of the core promoter in eukaryotic transcription?
Which of the following elements is recognized by transcription factor TFIIB?
Which of the following elements is recognized by transcription factor TFIIB?
How far upstream does the proximal promoter typically extend relative to the transcription start site?
How far upstream does the proximal promoter typically extend relative to the transcription start site?
What is the consensus sequence for the TATA box?
What is the consensus sequence for the TATA box?
What role does the Downstream Promoter Element (DPE) play in transcription?
What role does the Downstream Promoter Element (DPE) play in transcription?
What is the approximate percentage of eukaryotic promoters that contain the TATA box?
What is the approximate percentage of eukaryotic promoters that contain the TATA box?
Which feature distinguishes the initiator element (INR) in mammalian promoters?
Which feature distinguishes the initiator element (INR) in mammalian promoters?
Which components are essential for the binding of general transcription factors at the core promoter?
Which components are essential for the binding of general transcription factors at the core promoter?
What general role do proximal promoter elements play in gene transcription?
What general role do proximal promoter elements play in gene transcription?
What happens to the Carboxyl-terminal domain (CTD) of RNA Polymerase II when Serine-5 is phosphorylated?
What happens to the Carboxyl-terminal domain (CTD) of RNA Polymerase II when Serine-5 is phosphorylated?
What role does TFIID play after RNA Polymerase II has begun elongation?
What role does TFIID play after RNA Polymerase II has begun elongation?
How does phosphorylation of Serine-5 affect RNA Polymerase II during transcription?
How does phosphorylation of Serine-5 affect RNA Polymerase II during transcription?
What is the primary function of TFIIH during transcription initiation?
What is the primary function of TFIIH during transcription initiation?
What effect does the phosphorylation of Serine-5 have on the CTD of RNA Polymerase II?
What effect does the phosphorylation of Serine-5 have on the CTD of RNA Polymerase II?
Which feature distinguishes proximal promoters from enhancers in terms of their location relative to the transcription start site?
Which feature distinguishes proximal promoters from enhancers in terms of their location relative to the transcription start site?
During transcription elongation, what occurs to the transcription factors that were part of the initiation complex?
During transcription elongation, what occurs to the transcription factors that were part of the initiation complex?
Which amino acids are primarily found in the repeating domain of the CTD of RNA Polymerase II?
Which amino acids are primarily found in the repeating domain of the CTD of RNA Polymerase II?
What is the main function of the CAAT Box within the proximal promoter?
What is the main function of the CAAT Box within the proximal promoter?
What type of elements can Specific Response Elements respond to in gene expression regulation?
What type of elements can Specific Response Elements respond to in gene expression regulation?
Which transcription factor is involved in the initial binding to the TATA box?
Which transcription factor is involved in the initial binding to the TATA box?
Which transcription factor is primarily associated with the GC Box in the proximal promoter?
Which transcription factor is primarily associated with the GC Box in the proximal promoter?
What is the primary trigger for the transition from transcription initiation to elongation?
What is the primary trigger for the transition from transcription initiation to elongation?
How do enhancers impact the transcription process despite being located far from the core promoter?
How do enhancers impact the transcription process despite being located far from the core promoter?
What role does the Hormone Response Element (HRE) play in genetic regulation?
What role does the Hormone Response Element (HRE) play in genetic regulation?
Which of the following statements about transcription factors and proximal promoters is accurate?
Which of the following statements about transcription factors and proximal promoters is accurate?
What effect do enhancer regions have on the transcription of target genes?
What effect do enhancer regions have on the transcription of target genes?
Which of the following best represents the location of the CRE (cAMP Response Element)?
Which of the following best represents the location of the CRE (cAMP Response Element)?
What structural feature is common to enhancer regions compared to proximal promoters?
What structural feature is common to enhancer regions compared to proximal promoters?
What synthesizes RNA using a DNA template in eukaryotic cells?
What synthesizes RNA using a DNA template in eukaryotic cells?
Which transcription factors are essential for the assembly of the pre-initiation complex with RNA polymerase II?
Which transcription factors are essential for the assembly of the pre-initiation complex with RNA polymerase II?
What characteristic of RNA Pol II allows it to synthesize mRNA in the elongation phase?
What characteristic of RNA Pol II allows it to synthesize mRNA in the elongation phase?
What is the direction of RNA synthesis during transcription?
What is the direction of RNA synthesis during transcription?
What stabilizes the elongation complex during eukaryotic transcription?
What stabilizes the elongation complex during eukaryotic transcription?
What structural feature does TFIID possess that facilitates transcription initiation?
What structural feature does TFIID possess that facilitates transcription initiation?
Which RNA polymerase in eukaryotes is responsible for the transcription of ribosomal RNA?
Which RNA polymerase in eukaryotes is responsible for the transcription of ribosomal RNA?
Which statements correctly describe the role of topoisomerases in transcription elongation?
Which statements correctly describe the role of topoisomerases in transcription elongation?
Which process occurs when the 3' OH of the previous nucleotide combines with the 5' α-phosphate of an incoming nucleoside triphosphate?
Which process occurs when the 3' OH of the previous nucleotide combines with the 5' α-phosphate of an incoming nucleoside triphosphate?
Transcription factors function primarily to:
Transcription factors function primarily to:
What is the role of transcription factors like TFIIH during the pre-initiation complex formation?
What is the role of transcription factors like TFIIH during the pre-initiation complex formation?
What is the consequence of hydrolyzing pyrophosphate (PPi) during mRNA synthesis?
What is the consequence of hydrolyzing pyrophosphate (PPi) during mRNA synthesis?
What is the primary function of TFIIH within the Pre-Initiation Complex?
What is the primary function of TFIIH within the Pre-Initiation Complex?
During the formation of the Pre-Initiation Complex, which component directly binds to the TFIIB?
During the formation of the Pre-Initiation Complex, which component directly binds to the TFIIB?
Which of the following is NOT a role performed by the Pre-Initiation Complex?
Which of the following is NOT a role performed by the Pre-Initiation Complex?
What is the transcription bubble formed during transcription elongation primarily composed of?
What is the transcription bubble formed during transcription elongation primarily composed of?
Which factor is considered necessary for the unwinding of DNA at the promoter start site during the Pre-Initiation Complex formation?
Which factor is considered necessary for the unwinding of DNA at the promoter start site during the Pre-Initiation Complex formation?
What is the primary function of the CAAT Box in the proximal promoter?
What is the primary function of the CAAT Box in the proximal promoter?
In the context of eukaryotic transcription, what does TFIID specifically recognize?
In the context of eukaryotic transcription, what does TFIID specifically recognize?
How does TFIIA contribute to the stabilization of the Pre-Initiation Complex?
How does TFIIA contribute to the stabilization of the Pre-Initiation Complex?
Which element is involved in the regulation of gene expression in response to hormones?
Which element is involved in the regulation of gene expression in response to hormones?
Enhancer regions can enhance transcription despite being located at significant distances from the promoter. What is the maximum distance disallowed for enhancer action?
Enhancer regions can enhance transcription despite being located at significant distances from the promoter. What is the maximum distance disallowed for enhancer action?
What is specifically defined as the initiation of transcription?
What is specifically defined as the initiation of transcription?
Which component is involved in the elongation phase of transcription as part of the Pre-Initiation Complex?
Which component is involved in the elongation phase of transcription as part of the Pre-Initiation Complex?
Which transcription factor binds to the GC-rich sequences found in the proximal promoter?
Which transcription factor binds to the GC-rich sequences found in the proximal promoter?
What is the approximate number of proteins that make up the Pre-Initiation Complex?
What is the approximate number of proteins that make up the Pre-Initiation Complex?
What is the role of Specific Response Elements in gene transcription?
What is the role of Specific Response Elements in gene transcription?
What is a unique characteristic of enhancer regions compared to proximal promoters?
What is a unique characteristic of enhancer regions compared to proximal promoters?
Which of the following is NOT typically a function of transcription factors binding to enhancer regions?
Which of the following is NOT typically a function of transcription factors binding to enhancer regions?
What type of genes does SP1 primarily activate?
What type of genes does SP1 primarily activate?
Which of the following correctly identifies a function of the CRE (cAMP Response Element)?
Which of the following correctly identifies a function of the CRE (cAMP Response Element)?
Which of the following roles does TFIIH serve in relation to the Carboxyl-terminal domain (CTD) of RNA Polymerase II?
Which of the following roles does TFIIH serve in relation to the Carboxyl-terminal domain (CTD) of RNA Polymerase II?
What biochemical change occurs to the CTD of RNA Polymerase II upon phosphorylation of Serine-5?
What biochemical change occurs to the CTD of RNA Polymerase II upon phosphorylation of Serine-5?
Which transcription factor remains bound to the TATA box during the transcription process?
Which transcription factor remains bound to the TATA box during the transcription process?
How does RNA Polymerase II proceed along the DNA template during transcription elongation?
How does RNA Polymerase II proceed along the DNA template during transcription elongation?
What is the primary consequence of the phosphorylation of Serine-5 in the context of transcription?
What is the primary consequence of the phosphorylation of Serine-5 in the context of transcription?
Which amino acid sequence is characteristic of the Carboxyl-terminal domain (CTD) of RNA Polymerase II?
Which amino acid sequence is characteristic of the Carboxyl-terminal domain (CTD) of RNA Polymerase II?
What effect does TFIIE have during the formation of the Pre-Initiation Complex (PIC)?
What effect does TFIIE have during the formation of the Pre-Initiation Complex (PIC)?
Which of the following events occurs when transcription factors dissociate from RNA Polymerase II as it elongates the RNA strand?
Which of the following events occurs when transcription factors dissociate from RNA Polymerase II as it elongates the RNA strand?
What is the relationship between the phosphorylation state of the CTD and the activity of RNA Polymerase II?
What is the relationship between the phosphorylation state of the CTD and the activity of RNA Polymerase II?
Flashcards
Gene Promoter
Gene Promoter
Region of DNA where RNA polymerase binds to start transcription, determining which DNA strand is the template.
Core Promoter
Core Promoter
Region in DNA, ~250 base pairs upstream of the transcription start site, containing essential elements for RNA polymerase binding.
TATA box
TATA box
Core promoter element with the sequence TATAWAWR, where RNA polymerase II, and transcription factors bind, crucial for transcription initiation.
Initiator element (INR)
Initiator element (INR)
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Downstream Promoter Element (DPE)
Downstream Promoter Element (DPE)
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Proximal Promoter
Proximal Promoter
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Transcription start site (TSS)
Transcription start site (TSS)
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GC Box
GC Box
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SP1
SP1
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Specific Response Elements
Specific Response Elements
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Hormone Response Element (HRE)
Hormone Response Element (HRE)
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cAMP Response Element (CRE)
cAMP Response Element (CRE)
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Eukaryote Transcription Enhancer
Eukaryote Transcription Enhancer
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Transcription Initiation Complex
Transcription Initiation Complex
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Pre-initiation Complex (PIC)
Pre-initiation Complex (PIC)
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TFIID
TFIID
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TFIIA
TFIIA
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TFIIB
TFIIB
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RNA Pol II
RNA Pol II
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TFIIH
TFIIH
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Transcription initiation
Transcription initiation
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Transcription Bubble
Transcription Bubble
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DNA-RNA Hybrid
DNA-RNA Hybrid
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Elongation Complex
Elongation Complex
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5' --> 3' Direction
5' --> 3' Direction
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Pyrophosphate (PPi)
Pyrophosphate (PPi)
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TFIIB, TFIIE, TFIIH
TFIIB, TFIIE, TFIIH
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Eukaryotic Transcription Initiation
Eukaryotic Transcription Initiation
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RNA Polymerase II CTD
RNA Polymerase II CTD
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Phosphorylation of CTD
Phosphorylation of CTD
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Serine-5 Phosphorylation
Serine-5 Phosphorylation
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Transcription Factor TFIID
Transcription Factor TFIID
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RNA Polymerase II Elongation
RNA Polymerase II Elongation
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5' Capping of mRNA
5' Capping of mRNA
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Carboxyl-terminal domain (CTD)
Carboxyl-terminal domain (CTD)
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Promoter clearance
Promoter clearance
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Central Dogma
Central Dogma
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Transcription
Transcription
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Translation
Translation
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RNA Polymerase II
RNA Polymerase II
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Promoter
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Transcription Factors
Transcription Factors
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HRE (Hormone Response Element)
HRE (Hormone Response Element)
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CRE (cAMP Response Element)
CRE (cAMP Response Element)
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Enhancer Region
Enhancer Region
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Transcription Factors (TFs) and Enhancers
Transcription Factors (TFs) and Enhancers
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What is the promoter region?
What is the promoter region?
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What are core promoter elements?
What are core promoter elements?
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What is the TATA box?
What is the TATA box?
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What is the INR element?
What is the INR element?
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What is the DPE?
What is the DPE?
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What are proximal promoter elements?
What are proximal promoter elements?
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What are transcription factors?
What are transcription factors?
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What is the role of BRE?
What is the role of BRE?
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What is the pre-initiation complex (PIC)?
What is the pre-initiation complex (PIC)?
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TFIIH's Role
TFIIH's Role
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CTD's Importance
CTD's Importance
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What Happens during Elongation?
What Happens during Elongation?
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What's the role of Serine-5 Phosphorylation?
What's the role of Serine-5 Phosphorylation?
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Why is 5' Capping Important?
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What's the Function of TFIID?
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What does TFIID do after Transcription Initiation?
What does TFIID do after Transcription Initiation?
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What are the 'Uncoupling' Factors?
What are the 'Uncoupling' Factors?
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What's the Purpose of 'Promoter Clearance'?
What's the Purpose of 'Promoter Clearance'?
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Why is Transcription Essential?
Why is Transcription Essential?
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Template Strand
Template Strand
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General Transcription Factors
General Transcription Factors
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Transcription Factors and Enhancers
Transcription Factors and Enhancers
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What does TFIID do?
What does TFIID do?
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What is TFIIH responsible for?
What is TFIIH responsible for?
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What is phosphorylation of the CTD?
What is phosphorylation of the CTD?
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What is the transcription bubble?
What is the transcription bubble?
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What does elongation involve?
What does elongation involve?
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What is the function of TFIID after initiation?
What is the function of TFIID after initiation?
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What's the role of phosphorylation of serine-5?
What's the role of phosphorylation of serine-5?
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What is TFIID's role during elongation?
What is TFIID's role during elongation?
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What's the importance of 5' capping?
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What is TFIIH's role?
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What is RNA Polymerase II?
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Pyrophosphate (PPi) Release
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Study Notes
Molecular Mechanisms of Disease
- The diagram displays a eukaryotic cell, highlighting its various organelles and structures.
- Cell components like cytoskeleton (microtubules, microfilaments, intermediate filaments), centrosome, plasma membrane, secretory vesicles, lysosomes, smooth ER, peroxisomes, and mitochondria are visible.
- The nucleus, including the nuclear pore, nuclear envelope, nucleolus, and chromatin, is also shown, along with ribosomes and the Golgi complex.
Eukaryote Gene Transcription and Translation
- The central dogma of molecular biology describes the flow of genetic information from DNA to RNA to protein, with transcription followed by translation.
- Transcription involves the synthesis of messenger RNA (mRNA) from a DNA template.
- Translation is the synthesis of proteins based on the mRNA sequence.
From Genes to Proteins (Central Dogma of Molecular Biology)
- The process is depicted as DNA undergoing transcription to create RNA, which subsequently undergoes translation into proteins.
- DNA contains the genetic instructions for protein synthesis.
- The process converts this information into a functional protein product.
From Genes to Proteins (Complex)
- The illustration depicts the intricate steps of transcription and translation within a eukaryotic cell.
- Introns are removed, and exons are joined to create mature mRNA during post-transcriptional modification.
- The mRNA is transported out of the nucleus into the cytoplasm, where translation takes place.
From Genes to Proteins
- Protein synthesis follows the central dogma: DNA is transcribed into RNA and then translated into proteins.
- The process includes DNA transcription, translation, and folding.
Transcription
- Synthesis of complementary RNA from a DNA template in the cell's nucleus.
- Starting material is DNA.
- Required machinery includes RNA polymerase II and transcription factors.
- End product: messenger RNA (mRNA).
Translation
- Synthesis of proteins in the cytoplasm, utilizing information encoded within mRNA.
- Starting material is mRNA.
- Required machinery includes ribosomal RNA (rRNA), ribosomal proteins, and transfer RNA (tRNA).
- End product: polypeptide.
Sense vs Antisense DNA Strands
- The coding strand's sequence aligns with the newly synthesized RNA sequence, except that thymine (T) is replaced by uracil (U).
- The template strand (antisense) acts as a template for RNA synthesis.
- Transcription creates RNA from the template strand.
Transcription (Both Strands encode genes)
- DNA molecules comprise 3.6 x 104 base pairs (bp).
- Both strands of DNA code for genes.
- RNA transcripts are produced during the process.
Transcription (RNA Polymerase)
- RNA polymerase binds to DNA, initiates transcription at the promoter region, and synthesizes RNA complementary to the DNA template.
- Transcription factors interact with DNA to regulate transcription.
- The promoter, a specific DNA region, is the start site for transcription.
Transcription (RNA Polymerase)
- The process of transcription is depicted, highlighting RNA polymerase's function in transcribing DNA into RNA.
- The crucial role of the promoter region and transcription start site (also known as +1) is highlighted.
Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes
- Prokaryotes have a single RNA polymerase, while eukaryotes have three (RNA polymerases I, II, and III) that perform slightly different functions in transcribing various types of RNA.
- The three RNA polymerases in eukaryotes transcribe different types of RNA.
Eukaryote Transcription (RNA Polymerase Dependent)
- RNA polymerase II, also called DNA-dependent RNA polymerase, synthesizes RNA in the 5'–3' direction using the 3'–5' DNA strand as the template strand.
- Different regions, such as the core promoter, proximal elements, and enhancers, play critical roles in the regulation of gene expression.
Eukaryote Transcription (Transcription Factors)
- Proteins combine with RNA Pol II at the promoter to create a pre-initiation complex.
- These factors regulate gene expression.
- General transcription factors (GTFs) assemble at the core promoter to help initiate RNA polymerase II transcription.
Eukaryote Gene Promoter
- The promoter region on DNA is where RNA polymerase II binds before transcription starts.
- It controls which strand is the template for mRNA.
- Specific sequences within the promoter (core and proximal elements) regulate the rate of transcription.
Eukaryote Transcription (Core Promoter)
- The core promoter contains crucial elements for transcription initiation, including the TATA box, initiator (Inr) sequence, and downstream promoter element (DPE).
- This core region has specific sequences that are recognized by general transcription factors (GTFs).
Eukaryote Transcription (Core Promoter Elements)
- The core promoter includes the initiator element (INR), which overlaps with the transcription start site.
- It also has the downstream promoter element (DPE).
- The core promoter's elements assist in recruiting RNA polymerase II to begin transcription.
Eukaryote Transcription (Proximal Promoter Elements)
- Proximal promoter elements contain specific DNA sequences that bind transcription factors essential for regulating gene expression.
- They are located near the core promoter, aiding in RNA polymerase efficiency.
- These promoter elements are close to the core promoter, regulating the level, time, and rate of transcription initiation.
Eukaryote Transcription (Enhancer Regions)
- Enhancer regions, located far from the promoter, play a significant role in regulating transcription.
- They operate over long distances to modulate transcription rates.
- Enhancer elements interact with promoter regions via protein complexes and affect transcription rates.
Eukaryote Transcription (Pre-Initiation Complex (PIC))
- The pre-initiation complex comprises approximately 100 proteins essential for protein-coding eukaryotic gene transcription.
- It is multifaceted, incorporating components like transcription factors, coactivators, and the RNA polymerase.
- Basal transcription factors, like TFIIA and TFIIB, position RNA Pol II at transcription start sites and facilitate DNA denaturation essential for RNA synthesis.
Eukaryote Transcription (Formation of the Pre-Initiation Complex (PIC))
- Formation of the PIC entails various steps, including TFIID binding to the TATA box, followed by TFIIB binding, and recruitment of RNA polymerase II.
- All these are pivotal steps in facilitating accurate gene transcription processes
Eukaryote Transcription (Initiation)
- Defining transcription initiation pertains to the formation of the bond between the initial nucleotides of the RNA transcript.
- RNA polymerase continues to add nucleotides to the RNA strand in the 5' to 3' direction.
- Factors no longer associated with the complex are released after initiation.
Eukaryote Transcription (Elongation)
- The elongation process involves extending the RNA transcript using the DNA template.
- RNA polymerase II incorporates nucleotides at a rate of ~20-50 per second.
Eukaryote Transcription (Elongation Factors)
- Several transcription factors, including P-TEFb, play vital roles in the elongation phase.
- These factors assist further in the elongation process and help in transcription control.
Eukaryote Transcription (Termination)
- Eukaryotic transcription lacks defined termination sequences like those found in prokaryotes. Instead, termination often occurs through polyadenylation signal sequences in the RNA transcript.
- The process involves cleavage of the RNA transcript and addition of a poly-A tail to the 3' end to finalize the mRNA molecule.
Biological Molecules (Proteins)
- Amino acid R-groups exhibit varying charges and polarities, influencing their interactions and roles in protein function.
- Some R-groups are polar uncharged in nature, while others are acidic or basic, significantly influencing their roles in protein function and interaction.
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Explore the intricate details of eukaryotic cells and the processes of gene transcription and translation. This quiz examines the organelles involved in these molecular mechanisms and illustrates the central dogma of molecular biology. Test your knowledge on how genetic information flows from DNA to RNA to protein.
