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What is the primary function of tRNA in protein synthesis?
What is the primary function of tRNA in protein synthesis?
How many tRNA molecules correspond to the codons specifying amino acids?
How many tRNA molecules correspond to the codons specifying amino acids?
What is the structure of tRNA primarily described as?
What is the structure of tRNA primarily described as?
What comprises the major components of ribosomes?
What comprises the major components of ribosomes?
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Which of the following sequences correctly describes the relationship between DNA and proteins?
Which of the following sequences correctly describes the relationship between DNA and proteins?
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What two components make up a nucleoside?
What two components make up a nucleoside?
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Which of the following compounds are classified as pyrimidines?
Which of the following compounds are classified as pyrimidines?
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What occurs after the formation of a nucleoside?
What occurs after the formation of a nucleoside?
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How is a nucleotide formed from a nucleoside?
How is a nucleotide formed from a nucleoside?
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Which combination does not represent purines?
Which combination does not represent purines?
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What is the first step in the process of translation?
What is the first step in the process of translation?
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Which codon is recognized as the start codon in mRNA during protein synthesis?
Which codon is recognized as the start codon in mRNA during protein synthesis?
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What happens to the first tRNA after the formation of a peptide bond?
What happens to the first tRNA after the formation of a peptide bond?
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Which enzyme is responsible for attaching an amino acid to a specific tRNA?
Which enzyme is responsible for attaching an amino acid to a specific tRNA?
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What is the process called that occurs after a tRNA detaches from the ribosome?
What is the process called that occurs after a tRNA detaches from the ribosome?
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What is the direction of bond formation during the transcription process?
What is the direction of bond formation during the transcription process?
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Which strand of DNA is transcribed into mRNA during the transcription process?
Which strand of DNA is transcribed into mRNA during the transcription process?
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Where does transcription occur?
Where does transcription occur?
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What replaces thymine (T) in the RNA molecule during transcription?
What replaces thymine (T) in the RNA molecule during transcription?
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What is the second stage of protein synthesis after transcription?
What is the second stage of protein synthesis after transcription?
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What type of RNA is formed during the transcription of DNA?
What type of RNA is formed during the transcription of DNA?
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What does the term 'coding strand' refer to in DNA transcription?
What does the term 'coding strand' refer to in DNA transcription?
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What misalignment of bases is possible during transcription?
What misalignment of bases is possible during transcription?
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What is the primary role of RNA polymerase during transcription?
What is the primary role of RNA polymerase during transcription?
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Which strand of DNA serves as the template for hnRNA synthesis?
Which strand of DNA serves as the template for hnRNA synthesis?
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In which direction does RNA polymerase synthesize the hnRNA molecule?
In which direction does RNA polymerase synthesize the hnRNA molecule?
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What happens when the RNA polymerase enzyme encounters a stop signal during transcription?
What happens when the RNA polymerase enzyme encounters a stop signal during transcription?
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Which type of nucleotides are linked by RNA polymerase during transcription?
Which type of nucleotides are linked by RNA polymerase during transcription?
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Why does only one strand of DNA get copied during transcription?
Why does only one strand of DNA get copied during transcription?
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What molecule carries the coded information needed for protein synthesis?
What molecule carries the coded information needed for protein synthesis?
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During which phase of transcription does DNA unwind?
During which phase of transcription does DNA unwind?
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Study Notes
Nucleotides and Nucleosides
- Nucleosides consist of a pentose sugar bonded to a nitrogen-containing base.
- Nucleotides are formed when a phosphate group attaches to a nucleoside, leading to the removal of water.
- Common Nucleobase Groups include:
- PURGA: Purine bases - Adenine and Guanine
- PYRCUT: Pyrimidine bases - Cytosine, Uracil, and Thymine
- Multiple nucleotides combine to form nucleic acids.
Transfer RNA (tRNA)
- tRNA is essential for protein synthesis, with each amino acid linked to one or more specific tRNA.
- The structure of tRNA is L-shaped, facilitating its dual function: one end binds to amino acids, and the other to mRNA.
- There are 61 distinct tRNAs, each corresponding to one codon.
- tRNA comprises 70-100 ribonucleotides and attaches to amino acids through an ester linkage at the 3′ end.
Ribosomes and Protein Synthesis
- Ribosomes are the sites for protein synthesis, made of ribosomal DNA (65%) and proteins (35%).
- Ribosomes consist of two subunits: a large and a small one.
DNA to RNA: Transcription Process
- DNA encodes genetic information in segments known as genes, structured in triplet codons.
- The transcription process occurs in the nucleus:
- DNA unwinds to expose bases.
- Ribonucleotides align complementary to the DNA template strand.
- Transcription generates an RNA copy of the coding strand, replacing Thymine (T) with Uracil (U).
Steps in Transcription
- RNA polymerase drives the unwinding of DNA and synthesizes hnRNA/mRNA.
- Only one DNA strand (template strand) is transcribed, moving in the 3′ to 5′ direction.
- Transcription concludes when a stop sequence is encountered, freeing the newly formed RNA and allowing DNA to rewind.
Translation Process
- Translation occurs in the cytoplasm and involves converting mRNA codons to amino acid sequences.
- The initial step involves activating tRNA:
- Each tRNA has an anticodon that complements its mRNA codon.
- Aminoacyl tRNA synthetase attaches amino acids to the corresponding tRNA, utilizing ATP.
Initiation of Translation
- Initiation begins when an mRNA strand binds to a ribosome.
- The start codon (AUG) pairs with a tRNA carrying methionine.
- Subsequent tRNAs attach based on codon sequences, facilitating the formation of peptide bonds.
Elongation and Termination
- During elongation, the ribosome moves along the mRNA, maintaining the protein-building process.
- Termination occurs when a stop codon is reached, concluding protein synthesis and releasing the newly formed peptide chain.
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Explore the combinations of purines and pyrimidines in nucleotide and nucleoside formation. This quiz covers the essential components and structures involved in the chemistry of nucleotides. Test your knowledge on adenine, guanine, cytosine, uracil, and thymine!
