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Which molecule carries instructions from DNA to the rest of the ribosome?
Which molecule carries instructions from DNA to the rest of the ribosome?
- Protein
- mRNA (correct)
- tRNA
- rRNA
Which site on the ribosome is responsible for the initiation of protein synthesis?
Which site on the ribosome is responsible for the initiation of protein synthesis?
- P site (correct)
- E site
- mRNA site
- A site
Which of the following is NOT a step in protein synthesis?
Which of the following is NOT a step in protein synthesis?
- Termination
- Elongation
- Translation (correct)
- Initiation
What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?
What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?
Which type of RNA is part of the structure of a ribosome?
Which type of RNA is part of the structure of a ribosome?
What is the end product of protein synthesis?
What is the end product of protein synthesis?
Which of the following is true about amino acids?
Which of the following is true about amino acids?
What are peptides?
What are peptides?
What is a codon?
What is a codon?
Which of the following is true about the genetic code?
Which of the following is true about the genetic code?
What are stop codons?
What are stop codons?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Type 1 diabetes?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Type 1 diabetes?
What type of mutation occurs when there is a change in the base that leads to a change in the amino acid?
What type of mutation occurs when there is a change in the base that leads to a change in the amino acid?
Which of the following diseases is caused by a frameshift mutation?
Which of the following diseases is caused by a frameshift mutation?
Which antibiotic inhibits the initiation of protein synthesis in prokaryotes?
Which antibiotic inhibits the initiation of protein synthesis in prokaryotes?
Which antibiotic binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit in prokaryotes?
Which antibiotic binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit in prokaryotes?
Which antibiotic inhibits the incoming tRNA to the A site at the 30S subunit in prokaryotes?
Which antibiotic inhibits the incoming tRNA to the A site at the 30S subunit in prokaryotes?
Which antibiotic acts as a premature terminator of protein synthesis in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
Which antibiotic acts as a premature terminator of protein synthesis in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
Which of the following antibiotics can affect mitochondrial eukaryotic RNA processes?
Which of the following antibiotics can affect mitochondrial eukaryotic RNA processes?
What is the role of the P site on the ribosome during protein synthesis?
What is the role of the P site on the ribosome during protein synthesis?
Which of the following is NOT a R- group modification that can occur to a protein precursor?
Which of the following is NOT a R- group modification that can occur to a protein precursor?
What can C-peptide levels help determine in patients with diabetes?
What can C-peptide levels help determine in patients with diabetes?
Which of the following is true about peptide bonds?
Which of the following is true about peptide bonds?
Which of the following is true about stop codons?
Which of the following is true about stop codons?
Which of the following is true about C-peptide levels in Type 1 diabetes?
Which of the following is true about C-peptide levels in Type 1 diabetes?
Which type of mutation is caused by the alteration in the 3rd base of a codon?
Which type of mutation is caused by the alteration in the 3rd base of a codon?
Which antibiotic acts as a premature terminator of protein synthesis in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
Which antibiotic acts as a premature terminator of protein synthesis in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
Which antibiotics bind to the 30S subunit of the ribosome?
Which antibiotics bind to the 30S subunit of the ribosome?
Which of the following diseases is caused by a nonsense genetic codon change resulting in a mutation in proteins?
Which of the following diseases is caused by a nonsense genetic codon change resulting in a mutation in proteins?
Which of the following is true about essential amino acids?
Which of the following is true about essential amino acids?
What is a peptide bond?
What is a peptide bond?
What are the three stop codons?
What are the three stop codons?
Which of the following is true about the large and small subunit of ribosomes in prokaryotes?
Which of the following is true about the large and small subunit of ribosomes in prokaryotes?
Which of the following is true about the large and small subunits of ribosomes in eukaryotes?
Which of the following is true about the large and small subunits of ribosomes in eukaryotes?
Which of the following is true about the end products of protein synthesis?
Which of the following is true about the end products of protein synthesis?
Which of the following antibiotics binds to the 30S subunit of the ribosome?
Which of the following antibiotics binds to the 30S subunit of the ribosome?
What is the consequence of a very low C-peptide level in a patient?
What is the consequence of a very low C-peptide level in a patient?
Which type of mutation is characterized by a change in the base leading to a change in the amino acid?
Which type of mutation is characterized by a change in the base leading to a change in the amino acid?
Which antibiotic inhibits the elongation step of protein synthesis in both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria?
Which antibiotic inhibits the elongation step of protein synthesis in both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria?
Which of the following is a consequence of using prokaryotic antibiotics on mitochondrial eukaryotic RNA processes?
Which of the following is a consequence of using prokaryotic antibiotics on mitochondrial eukaryotic RNA processes?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a nonsense mutation?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a nonsense mutation?
Which of the following antibiotics acts as a premature terminator of protein synthesis by mimicking tRNA and binding to the A site?
Which of the following antibiotics acts as a premature terminator of protein synthesis by mimicking tRNA and binding to the A site?
All positively charged except?
All positively charged except?
A basic amino structure consists of a central alpha carbon covalently bonded to a carboxyl group, an amine group, a hydrogen, and a variable R group.
A basic amino structure consists of a central alpha carbon covalently bonded to a carboxyl group, an amine group, a hydrogen, and a variable R group.
Translation consumes 90% of the cells energy using 4 ATP per amino acid
Translation consumes 90% of the cells energy using 4 ATP per amino acid
where does "O" linked glycosylation occur? and with what amino acids?
where does "O" linked glycosylation occur? and with what amino acids?
constant spring is caused by?
constant spring is caused by?
Flashcards
Protein synthesis
Protein synthesis
The process of converting genetic information encoded in DNA into a functional protein.
mRNA (messenger RNA)
mRNA (messenger RNA)
A messenger molecule that carries genetic information from DNA to ribosomes.
P site
P site
The site on the ribosome where protein synthesis begins.
Initiation (protein synthesis)
Initiation (protein synthesis)
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Elongation (protein synthesis)
Elongation (protein synthesis)
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Termination (protein synthesis)
Termination (protein synthesis)
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tRNA (transfer RNA)
tRNA (transfer RNA)
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Codon
Codon
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Genetic code
Genetic code
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Stop codon
Stop codon
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rRNA (ribosomal RNA)
rRNA (ribosomal RNA)
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Polypeptide chain
Polypeptide chain
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Amino acids
Amino acids
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Missense mutation
Missense mutation
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Nonsense mutation
Nonsense mutation
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Silent mutation
Silent mutation
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Type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes
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Insulin
Insulin
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C-peptide
C-peptide
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Type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
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Peptide bond
Peptide bond
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Protein modifications
Protein modifications
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Phosphorylation
Phosphorylation
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Glycosylation
Glycosylation
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O-linked glycosylation
O-linked glycosylation
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Streptomycin
Streptomycin
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Chloramphenicol
Chloramphenicol
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Puromycin
Puromycin
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Translation
Translation
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Energy consumption (protein synthesis)
Energy consumption (protein synthesis)
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Study Notes
Protein Synthesis Overview
- mRNA carries instructions from DNA to ribosomes for protein synthesis.
- The P site on the ribosome is responsible for the initiation of protein synthesis.
- Key steps in protein synthesis include initiation, elongation, and termination, while any step outside these is not part of the process.
tRNA and Ribosomal RNA
- tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome, matching them to the codons on mRNA.
- rRNA is a structural component of ribosomes, essential for their function.
Protein Synthesis Products
- The end product of protein synthesis is a polypeptide chain that folds into a functional protein.
- Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, and each amino acid is encoded by a specific codon.
Codons and Genetic Code
- A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides on mRNA that corresponds to a specific amino acid.
- The genetic code is universal, with specific codons representing the same amino acids across different organisms.
Stop Codons and Mutations
- Stop codons (UAA, UAG, UGA) signal the termination of protein synthesis.
- Type 1 diabetes is characterized by insufficient insulin production.
- A missense mutation causes a change in the amino acid due to a base alteration.
Antibiotics and Their Effects on Protein Synthesis
- Certain antibiotics inhibit protein synthesis by targeting specific ribosomal subunits:
- Streptomycin binds to the 30S subunit, inhibiting incoming tRNA to the A site.
- Chloramphenicol binds to the 50S subunit, interfering with peptide bond formation.
- Puromycin acts as a premature terminator of protein synthesis in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
C-Peptide and Diabetes
- C-peptide levels can help differentiate between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes; low levels indicate Type 1 diabetes.
- Very low C-peptide levels suggest low endogenous insulin production.
Peptide Bonds and Modifications
- A peptide bond links amino acids, forming the backbone of proteins.
- R-group modifications to proteins include phosphorylation and glycosylation, which affect protein function.
Characteristics of Mutations
- A nonsense mutation leads to a premature stop in protein synthesis.
- Alterations in the third base of a codon often result in silent mutations without changing the amino acid.
Energy Consumption
- Translation, the process of protein synthesis, consumes approximately 90% of a cell's energy, requiring 4 ATP molecules per amino acid added to the chain.
Glycosylation
- "O-linked" glycosylation occurs in the Golgi apparatus and primarily involves serine and threonine residues in proteins.
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