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What is the function of the TATA-box binding protein in the formation of TFIID?

  • It unwinds the DNA at the promoter.
  • It binds to the AT-rich sequence of the promoter. (correct)
  • It regulates gene expression at the ribosome.
  • It phosphorylates RNA polymerase II.

Which complex is responsible for the removal of introns during RNA splicing?

  • Ribonucleoprotein complex (correct)
  • Pre-initiation complex
  • Polymerase complex
  • Transcription initiation complex

What characteristic distinguishes prokaryotic mRNA transcription from that of eukaryotes?

  • Eukaryotic mRNA has no introns.
  • Prokaryotic transcription occurs in the nucleus.
  • Prokaryotic processes happen in the same cellular compartment. (correct)
  • Eukaryotic transcription and translation are coupled.

How does the 5’ cap contribute to mRNA stability?

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What is the significance of the branch site in animal introns?

<p>It forms a lariat structure during splicing. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the poly(A) tail play in mRNA processing?

<p>It facilitates the transport of mRNA to the cytoplasm. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes eukaryotic mRNA splicing mechanisms?

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In what way do translational processes differ between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

<p>Eukaryotic translation involves mRNA modification before translation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic genes regarding introns?

<p>Eukaryotic genes contain introns while prokaryotic genes do not. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which components are essential for the formation of the preinitiation complex (PIC) in eukaryotic transcription?

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What is the main role of transcription factors (TFs) in eukaryotic gene expression?

<p>They bind to specific DNA sequences in gene promoters to regulate transcription. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the process of mRNA transport in eukaryotic cells?

<p>It requires transport proteins to move mature mRNA from the nucleus to the cytoplasm. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of post-translational modifications in protein synthesis?

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What is the role of aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase in protein synthesis?

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In which direction does the ribosome read the information encoded by mRNA during translation?

<p>From 5' to 3' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the ribosome encounters a stop codon during protein synthesis?

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What is the main purpose of the peptide bond in protein synthesis?

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How many amino acids are incorporated into the polypeptide chain in a minute according to the provided information?

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Which part of the tRNA is responsible for matching with the mRNA codon during translation?

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What is the function of the polyribosomes formed during protein synthesis?

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Which of the following is NOT a stop codon in the genetic code?

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Which statement about the transfer of amino acids during translation is true?

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During which phase of protein synthesis is the polypeptide chain formed?

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What is the sequence of three consecutive bases in mRNA that specifies an amino acid called?

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Which of the following statements regarding the genetic code is true?

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What role does the small subunit of the ribosome play in protein synthesis?

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How do eukaryotic and prokaryotic ribosomes differ?

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What is the function of the Kozak sequence in mRNA?

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What happens to mRNAs that do not pass quality control before protein synthesis?

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What type of activity does rRNA perform in the large subunit of the ribosome?

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Which codon serves as the start signal for translation?

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What is the primary role of ribosomes in the cell?

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What is the role of the antisense strand during messenger RNA synthesis?

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Which region of mRNA is formed by joining exons after the removal of introns?

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What characterizes eukaryotic protein-coding genes compared to prokaryotic ones?

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What is the function of the promoter elements located upstream of the transcribed region?

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Which statement about the untranslated regions (UTRs) is correct?

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What distinguishes the direction of the coding strand in DNA?

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Where is the translation initiation site usually located?

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How does the structure of RNA polymerase affect transcription in prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

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What occurs at the polyadenylation site during mRNA processing?

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Which process is primarily associated with the production of gametes in plants?

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What is the primary function of meiosis in sexual reproduction?

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In which stage of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?

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Which statement is true regarding alternation of generations in plants?

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What aspect of Mendelian inheritance is most important for understanding traits in offspring?

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Which of the following correctly describes the connection between genes and proteins?

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What characterizes the primary structure of a protein?

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Which statement best describes the role of side chains in proteins?

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What is a common feature of alpha-helices in protein structure?

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Which structural element of proteins is defined as a stable arrangement of polypeptide chains?

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Which of the following best describes the significance of peptide bonds?

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What is a consequence of DNA sequence variations in living organisms?

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What is a defining characteristic of prokaryotic genes that differentiates them from eukaryotic genes?

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Which RNA polymerase is responsible for the synthesis of mRNA in eukaryotes?

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Which element is NOT part of the minimal preinitiation complex (PIC) required for transcription in eukaryotes?

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What is the primary function of transcription factors (TFs) in eukaryotic gene expression?

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In prokaryotes, genes are often organized into units called operons. What is the benefit of this arrangement?

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How is the process of transcription initiated in eukaryotic cells?

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What type of modifications occur during the processing of mRNA in eukaryotic cells?

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What key function does the sigma (σ) factor serve in prokaryotic transcription?

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Which of the following stages is NOT part of gene expression?

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What foundational hypothesis was challenged by Oswald Avery's work in 1944 regarding the materials of inheritance?

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Which of the following statements accurately represents Chargaff's rules for DNA composition?

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What was a critical feature discovered by Watson and Crick regarding the structure of DNA?

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What type of bond connects the nucleotides in a DNA strand?

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What did Erwin Chargaff confirm about the nucleotide composition of DNA?

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What significant contribution did Rosalind Franklin make to the discovery of DNA's structure?

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What type of bonds are responsible for holding the two strands of DNA together?

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In what orientation do the ends of a DNA strand differ?

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What was the outcome of the Nobel Prize awarded in 1962 related to the discovery of DNA structure?

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What is the immediate outcome of meiosis in the anther of a flowering plant?

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During which phase do diploid sporogenous cells differentiate into microsporocytes?

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What happens to the generative cell after it detaches from the pollen grain wall?

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What structure results from the initial mitotic division of the microspore?

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When is tricellular pollen formed during pollen development?

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What characterizes the cells produced at the end of microsporogenesis?

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Which of the following describes pollen mitosis II?

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Microsporogenesis begins with the differentiation of which type of cells?

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What is formed as a result of meiosis in the microsporangium?

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What ultimately defines the structure of mature microgametophytes?

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Flashcards

TFIID formation

TFIID is created by attaching TATA-box binding protein to promoter DNA (TATA box). This causes a bend in the DNA.

Transcription initiation complex (PIC)

A complex of proteins that assemble at the start of a gene to begin transcription. TFIID, TFIIA, TFIIB, TFIIF, TFIIE, and TFIIH participate.

RNA Polymerase II's role

RNA Polymerase II is initially attached to the PIC and then begins copying DNA to create RNA; this is called transcription.

Intron removal

Non-coding regions (introns) within the initial RNA transcript are cut out by a complex called a spliceosome.

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mRNA 5' cap

The 5' end of the mRNA gets protected/modified by a 'cap' structure, made of methylated guanine.

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Poly(A) tail

A string of adenine nucleotides added to the 3' end of mRNA to stabilize it and assist in transport.

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Transcription and translation in eukaryotes

In eukaryotes, transcription and translation occur in separate cellular compartments (nucleus and cytoplasm) and are reciprocally regulated.

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Transcription and translation in prokaryotes

In prokaryotes, transcription and translation are linked physically within the same cellular compartment.

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Peptide bond formation

The connection between two amino acids in a protein.

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tRNA

Transfer RNA; carries amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

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mRNA

Messenger RNA; carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome.

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Ribosome

The cellular structure where protein synthesis occurs.

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Translation

The process of creating a protein from mRNA instructions.

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Stop codon

A codon that signals the end of protein synthesis.

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Aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase

Enzyme that attaches the correct amino acid to its tRNA.

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Anticodon

A sequence of three nucleotides on tRNA that complements a codon on mRNA.

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Protein synthesis direction

Proteins are built from the N-terminus to the C-terminus.

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Polyribosome

Multiple ribosomes translating the same mRNA molecule simultaneously.

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Genetic Code

A set of rules determining how a sequence of nucleotide bases in a nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) sequence can be translated into a sequence of amino acids in a protein.

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Codon

A sequence of three nucleotides (a triplet) that specifies a particular amino acid during protein synthesis.

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Kozak Sequence

A short nucleotide sequence in mRNA upstream of the start codon, important for proper initiation of translation.

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Degeneracy

Several codons may code for the same amino acid. This allows for redundancy in the genetic code.

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Operon

A group of genes that are transcribed together as a single unit in prokaryotes, controlled by a single promoter.

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Transcription Factors (TFs)

Proteins that bind to specific DNA sequences in the promoter region of a gene, regulating when and how much a gene is transcribed.

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Preinitiation Complex (PIC)

A complex of proteins that assembles at the start of a gene, including RNA polymerase II and several transcription factors, necessary for transcription initiation in eukaryotes.

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RNA Polymerase II

The enzyme responsible for transcribing DNA into mRNA in eukaryotic cells.

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What are the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic gene expression?

Prokaryotic genes have no introns and use operons, while eukaryotic genes have individual promoters and introns. Prokaryotes also have a single RNA polymerase, while eukaryotes have three.

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Sense Strand

The DNA strand whose sequence matches the mRNA produced during transcription, except for uracil replacing thymine.

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Antisense Strand

The DNA strand used as a template during transcription. Its sequence is complementary to the mRNA.

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Upstream

The direction along a DNA strand from the 3' end to the 5' end.

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Downstream

The direction along a DNA strand from the 5' end to the 3' end.

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Promoter

A DNA region that binds to transcription factors and controls gene expression.

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Transcription Initiation Site

The specific point on DNA where RNA polymerase binds and starts transcription.

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Polyadenylation Site

The site on DNA where the poly-A tail is added to the mRNA.

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Exons

Coding regions within a gene that are included in the final mRNA and translated into protein.

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Introns

Non-coding regions within a gene that are removed from the initial mRNA transcript before translation.

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5' UTR

The untranslated region at the 5' end of the mRNA, located before the start codon.

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Protein Structure

Proteins have four levels of structure: primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary. Primary structure is the sequence of amino acids, secondary structure is the local folding patterns (alpha-helix, beta-sheet), tertiary structure is the overall 3D shape, and quaternary structure refers to the arrangement of multiple polypeptide chains.

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Amino Acids

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. Each amino acid has a central carbon atom attached to a carboxyl group, an amino group, a hydrogen atom, and a side chain (R group). The R group varies between different amino acids, giving them unique properties.

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Peptide Bonds

Peptide bonds are covalent bonds formed between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amino group of another amino acid, linking them into a polypeptide chain.

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Alpha-Helix

An alpha-helix is a common secondary structure in proteins, forming a spiral shape. It is stabilized by hydrogen bonds between the backbone atoms of nearby amino acids.

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Beta-Sheet

A beta-sheet is another common secondary structure in proteins, forming a flat, pleated sheet. It is stabilized by hydrogen bonds between the backbone atoms of adjacent polypeptide chains.

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Hydrophobic Interactions

Hydrophobic interactions are forces that drive non-polar amino acids to cluster together in the interior of proteins, away from water. This helps to stabilize the folded state.

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Protein Folding

Protein folding is the process by which a linear chain of amino acids spontaneously folds into a specific three-dimensional shape. The folded structure determines the protein's function.

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Pribnow Box

A short DNA sequence found in the promoter region of prokaryotic genes, recognized by RNA polymerase.

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TTGACA Motif

A DNA sequence found in the promoter of prokaryotic genes, helps RNA polymerase bind.

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Splicing

The process of removing non-coding regions (introns) from the pre-mRNA transcript.

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Gene Expression

The process of converting genetic information stored in DNA into functional proteins.

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Chargaff's Rules

A set of rules that describe the relationships between the four nitrogenous bases in DNA: Adenine equals Thymine and Guanine equals Cytosine.

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DNA Structure

DNA is a double-stranded helix formed by two polynucleotide chains held together by hydrogen bonds between complementary base pairs: Adenine (A) with Thymine (T) and Guanine (G) with Cytosine (C).

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Antiparallel

The two strands of DNA run in opposite directions. One strand runs from 5' to 3', while the other runs from 3' to 5'.

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Phosphodiester Bond

A strong covalent bond that links nucleotides together in a DNA strand, forming the sugar-phosphate backbone.

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What is the difference between the 3' and 5' ends of a DNA strand?

The 3' end of a DNA strand has a free hydroxyl group on the deoxyribose sugar, while the 5' end has a free phosphate group.

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Who discovered the structure of DNA?

Francis Crick and James Watson, with contributions from Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins, determined the double helix structure of DNA using X-ray diffraction images.

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Why was the discovery of DNA structure a major milestone?

The discovery of DNA's structure revolutionized our understanding of heredity and led to the development of new technologies, such as gene editing and DNA sequencing.

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One Gene - One Polypeptide Hypothesis

This hypothesis proposes that each gene is responsible for the production of a single polypeptide chain, which can then fold into a protein.

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What is the role of enzymes in inheritance?

Genes act through the production of enzymes, which catalyze specific reactions in the cell. These enzymes influence many biological processes, contributing to the inheritance of traits.

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Mendelian inheritance

The passing of traits from parents to offspring, described by Gregor Mendel's principles.

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Genetics

The study of heredity, or how traits are passed from parents to offspring.

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Evolution

The gradual change in the characteristics of a species over time, driven by natural selection.

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Alternation of generations

A life cycle that includes both haploid (gametophyte) and diploid (sporophyte) stages.

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Mitosis

Cell division that produces two identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

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What is microsporogenesis?

The process in flowering plants where diploid sporogenous cells differentiate into pollen mother cells (meiocytes) and undergo meiosis to form four haploid microspores.

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What is the result of microsporogenesis?

Four haploid microspores, each a potential pollen grain, are formed.

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What is microgametogenesis?

The process of developing a single microspore into a mature microgametophyte, which contains the sperm nuclei.

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What happens during microgametogenesis?

The microspore expands, forms a vacuole, and its nucleus divides mitotically into a large vegetative cell and a small generative cell.

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What is the generative cell's role?

The generative cell detaches and is engulfed by the vegetative cell, then divides mitotically to form two sperm cells.

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What are the two types of pollen based on sperm cell formation?

Tricellular pollen: sperm cells form before pollen is shed. Bicellular pollen: sperm cells form within the pollen tube.

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Where does meiosis occur in flowering plants?

Meiosis occurs in the microsporangium (pollen chamber) of the anther.

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What is a tetrad?

A group of four cells attached together, formed after meiosis. These cells are often microspores.

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What is the purpose of the vegetative cell?

The vegetative cell in a pollen grain provides nutrients and support for the generative cell and the sperm cells during pollen tube growth.

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How are plant gametes produced?

Plant gametes are produced directly by mitosis, unlike animals where they are produced by meiosis.

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Study Notes

Plant Genetics Overview

  • The book is a completed edition from 2021, based on a 2018 lecture book
  • The content caters to students at the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences
  • The subjects covered include plant genetics, plant genetics and breeding, molecular genetics, and gene technology, specifically for horticultural courses.
  • The text provides access to online learning materials, videos, and other supplementary resources to deepen student understanding.

Lecture 1: Proteins

  • Living cells are composed of diverse biomolecules, including proteins.
  • Proteins are structured according to genes and DNA sequence variations.
  • Proteins are crucial for living organism's phenotypic variations and metabolism.
  • Proteins are large polymer chains built from amino acid residues linked by peptide bonds.
  • Amino acid side chains influence protein structure and function (e.g., hydrophobic, hydrophilic, acidic, basic).

Lecture 2: Nucleic Acids

  • Nucleic acids, including DNA and RNA, are vital macromolecules.
  • Nucleotides (composed of a nitrogenous base, a sugar, and a phosphate group) are the basic building blocks of nucleic acids.
  • DNA has deoxyribose sugar, bases: adenine, guanine, cytosine, thymine.
  • RNA has ribose sugar, bases are adenine, guanine, cytosine, uracil.
  • DNA structure is a double helix with complementary base pairing (A-T, G-C).

Lecture 3: Structure and Expression of Eukaryotic Genes

  • Genes are specific regions of DNA that carry genetic information for different functions.
  • Eukaryotic genes contain coding regions (exons) and non-coding regions (introns).
  • The primary structure of a gene is the DNA sequence itself and it encodes the protein.
  • Non-coding regions (introns) are removed from the initial mRNA molecule, a process called splicing.
  • Transcription is the process of creating messenger RNA (mRNA) from a DNA template.
  • Translation is the process of using the mRNA to create proteins.

Lecture 4: Chromosomes and Replication

  • Chromosomes are condensed DNA molecules combined with proteins (histones) in eukaryotic cells.
  • DNA wraps around histone proteins to form nucleosomes, creating the “beads-on-a-string” structure
  • Higher levels of DNA packaging further condense the material which is visible during mitosis or meiosis.
  • DNA replication involves creating two identical copies of the DNA molecule. This process is semiconservative, meaning each new DNA molecule has one original strand and one newly synthesized strand.
  • Leading strands replicate continuously, lagging strands discontinuously (Okazaki fragments).
  • DNA polymerase is the main enzyme involved in DNA replication.
  • Telomeres are sections of DNA at the ends of eukaryotic chromosomes that protect them from deterioration during replication. Telomerase is the enzyme that maintains telomere length.

Lecture 5: Cell Division

  • Mitosis is a type of cell division that produces two identical daughter cells from one parent cell.
  • Mitosis is essential for growth, repair, and asexual reproduction in eukaryotes.
  • Meiosis is a type of cell division that produces four genetically unique haploid daughter cells from one diploid parent cell.
  • Meiosis is essential for sexual reproduction in eukaryotes.
  • The cell cycle is a series of events that take place in a cell leading to the duplication of its DNA (DNA replication) and its division to two daughter cells.

Lecture 6: Deviations from Mendelian Inheritance

  • Incomplete dominance is a type of inheritance where the heterozygous phenotype is an intermediate between the two homozygous phenotypes.
  • Codominance is a type of inheritance where both alleles in a heterozygote are fully expressed.
  • Polyallelic inheritance is where a trait is controlled by more than two alleles.
  • Genes that interact with each other are called gene interactions; one type of gene interaction is epistasis, where one gene masks the phenotypic effect of another.

Lecture 7: Genetics of Polyploids

  • Polyploidy means an organism possesses more than two sets of homologous chromosomes.
  • Polyploids can be autopolyploids (same species) or allopolyploids (different species).
  • Polyploid plants are important for crop production, as they often exhibit higher viability and resilience than diploid plants.
  • Aneuploidy refers to having an abnormal number of chromosomes. It is often due to nondisjunction events.

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