أسئلة المحاضرة السادسة جينتكس (قبل التعديل)
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What is the primary purpose of adding a 7 methyl guanosine cap to the 5' end of mRNA?

  • To provide a binding site for ribosomes
  • To protect mRNA from degradation (correct)
  • To serve as a signal for splicing
  • To facilitate the addition of the poly-adenylate tail

    • Which component is essential for the splicing of introns from the primary mRNA transcript?

  • Ribosome
  • Polymerase enzyme
  • Transcription factors
  • Spliceosome (correct)

    • What characteristic do introns have in relation to primary transcripts?

  • They are coding regions
  • They are noncoding regions (correct)
  • They are removed by ribosomes
  • They facilitate translation

    • What is the role of the poly-adenylate tail added to the 3' end of mRNA?

    <p>To protect mRNA from exonuclease degradation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which cellular compartment does the processing of mRNA primarily occur?

    <p>Nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about primary transcripts is correct?

    <p>They undergo modifications before becoming mature mRNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the splicing process of mRNA?

    <p>It requires energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the addition of a poly-adenylate tail affect the stability of mRNA?

    <p>It stabilizes the mRNA and increases its lifespan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of capping in mRNA processing?

    <p>To protect the 5' end of mRNA from degradation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the role of the spliceosome in mRNA processing?

    <p>It is responsible for the splicing of exons into the mature mRNA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate range of adenine nucleotides added during the polyadenylation of mRNA?

    <p>20-250 nucleotides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the introns during the splicing process?

    <p>They are cut out and the ends of neighboring exons are joined.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of processing the primary transcript of tRNA?

    <p>It ensures the removal of nonfunctional segments from the precursor molecule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is energy implicated in the splicing process of mRNA?

    <p>Energy is utilized to form the spliceosome complex.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the primary transcript in relation to mature mRNA?

    <p>It includes both coding regions (exons) and noncoding regions (introns).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the 3' poly-adenylate tail in mRNA?

    <p>Protecting the mRNA from 3' → 5' exonucleases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What processes must the primary transcript undergo to become mature mRNA?

    <p>Tailing, capping, and splicing are the processes that primary transcripts undergo to become mature mRNA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the role of the spliceosome in mRNA processing.

    <p>The spliceosome is a molecular complex that facilitates the removal of introns during the splicing process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the addition of the 7 methyl guanosine cap benefit the mRNA molecule?

    <p>It protects the 5' end of mRNA from exonucleases and aids in the initiation of translation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the splicing of introns considered an energy-requiring process?

    <p>Splicing requires energy to facilitate the rearrangement of RNA through the spliceosome.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of adding a poly-adenylate tail to the 3' end of the mRNA?

    <p>The poly-adenylate tail enhances mRNA stability and facilitates its export from the nucleus.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the sequence alterations that occur during tRNA maturation.

    <p>During tRNA maturation, sequences at both ends of the large precursor molecule are removed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are introns, and how are they handled during mRNA processing?

    <p>Introns are noncoding regions that are cut out and removed during the splicing of primary mRNA transcripts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the processing of primary transcripts affect their subsequent function in the cell?

    <p>Processing is crucial for converting primary transcripts into functional mRNA, ready for translation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by the term 'primary transcript' in the context of mRNA?

    <p>The primary transcript refers to the initial RNA molecule synthesized from the DNA template before any processing occurs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the addition of a poly-adenylate tail important for mRNA stability?

    <p>The poly-adenylate tail protects the mRNA from degradation by exonucleases and aids in translation initiation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the splicing process play in mRNA maturation?

    <p>Splicing removes introns and joins exons together, allowing for the formation of a continuous coding sequence in mature mRNA.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does capping at the 5' end of mRNA contribute to its function?

    <p>The 5' cap, consisting of 7 methyl guanosine, protects the mRNA from degradation and is essential for efficient translation initiation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the spliceosome in mRNA processing?

    <p>The spliceosome is the molecular complex responsible for the splicing of introns from the primary transcript, ensuring proper mRNA maturation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do primary transcripts differ in their structure from mature mRNA?

    <p>Primary transcripts are longer and include both introns and exons, whereas mature mRNA has introns removed and consists only of exons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What modifications occur at the 3' end of mRNA during processing?

    <p>A poly-adenylate tail is added to the 3' end, consisting of multiple adenine nucleotides.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the key processing steps that a primary transcript must undergo to become mature mRNA?

    <p>The primary transcript undergoes capping at the 5' end, polyadenylation at the 3' end, and splicing to remove introns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Post Transcriptional Modification

    • Most eukaryotic RNA transcripts (mRNA, rRNA, and tRNA) undergo processing after transcription.
    • The primary transcript is the mRNA formed and released from the DNA template.
    • This primary transcript undergoes extensive processing to become mature mRNA.
    • Processing mainly occurs within the nucleus.

    mRNA Processing

    • Three main types of mRNA processing:
      • Capping: Addition of a 7-methyl guanosine cap to the 5' end of mRNA
        • Protects the 5' end from exonucleases.
        • Facilitates translation initiation.
      • Tailing: Addition of a poly-adenylate tail (20-250 adenine nucleotides) to the 3' end of mRNA
        • Protects the 3' end from exonucleases.
        • Facilitates translation.
      • Splicing: Removal of introns and joining exons together
        • Primary transcripts are long and contain both coding (exons) and non-coding regions (introns).
        • Splicing removes introns and joins exons to create a mature mRNA molecule.

    Spliceosome

    • Spliceosome is the molecular complex responsible for splicing.
    • Splicing is an energy-requiring process.

    tRNA Processing

    • tRNA is also processed from a large precursor molecule.
    • The processing involves:
      • Removal of sequences at both ends of the precursor molecule.
      • Other modifications to the tRNA molecule.

    Post-Transcriptional Modification

    • Eukaryotic RNA transcripts undergo extensive processing before they can function.
    • Primary transcripts of mRNA, rRNA, and tRNA are modified.
    • mRNA processing occurs mainly in the nucleus.
    • mRNA processing includes capping, tailing, and splicing.

    Capping

    • A 7-methyl guanosine cap is added to the 5' end of mRNA.
    • The cap is added by mRNA polymerase.
    • The cap protects the 5' end from exonucleases.
    • The cap is required for efficient translation initiation.

    Tailing

    • A poly-adenylate (poly-A) tail is added to the 3' end of mRNA.
    • The tail consists of 20-250 adenine nucleotides.
    • The tail protects the 3' end from exonucleases.
    • The tail facilitates translation.

    Splicing

    • Introns are removed from the primary transcript and exons are joined together.
    • The spliceosome is a molecular complex that performs splicing.
    • Splicing requires energy.
    • The primary transcript is very long and contains coding regions (exons) interrupted by noncoding regions (introns).

    tRNA Processing

    • tRNA is made from a large precursor molecule that undergoes modifications.
    • Sequences at both ends of the tRNA precursor molecule are removed.

    Post Transcriptional Modification in Eukaryotic RNA

    • Nearly all eukaryotic RNA, including messenger RNA (mRNA), ribosomal RNA (rRNA), and transfer RNA (tRNA), undergoes significant processing between synthesis and function.
    • Primary transcript mRNA is formed and released from the DNA template and requires extensive processing to become mature mRNA.
    • Processing primarily occurs within the nucleus.

    mRNA Processing

    • Capping: Addition of a 7-methyl guanosine cap to the 5' end of mRNA.
      • Protects the 5' end from attack by 5' to 3' exonucleases.
      • Required for efficient translation initiation.
    • Tailing (polyadenylation): Addition of a poly-adenylate tail (20-250 adenine nucleotides) to the 3' end of mRNA by poly-A polymerase.
      • Protects the 3' end from attack by 3' to 5' exonucleases.
      • Facilitates translation.
    • Splicing: Removal of non-coding regions (introns) and joining the ends of neighboring coding regions (exons).
      • The primary transcript is very long and contains both coding (exons) and non-coding (introns) regions.
      • Performed by a molecular complex called a spliceosome.
      • Splicing requires energy.

    tRNA Processing

    • tRNA is made from a large precursor molecule that requires modification.
      • Sequences at both ends of the precursor molecule are removed.

    Post-Transcriptional Modifications

    • Nearly all eukaryotic RNA primary transcripts undergo extensive processing following synthesis.

    • Primary transcripts of mRNA, rRNA, and tRNA are processed to become functional RNA.

    • Processing occurs primarily in the nucleus.

    mRNA Processing

    • Capping: Addition of a 7-methyl guanosine cap to the 5' end of the mRNA by mRNA polymerase.

      • Protects the 5' end from attack by 5' to 3' exonucleases.
      • Required for efficient translation initiation.

    • Tailing: Addition of a poly-adenylate tail (20-250 adenine nucleotides) to the 3' end of the mRNA.

      • Protects the 3' end from attack by 3' to 5' exonucleases.
      • Facilitates translation.

    • Splicing: Removal of introns and joining the ends of neighboring exons.

      • Primary transcripts are long and contain coding regions (exons) interrupted by noncoding regions (introns).
      • The spliceosome performs the splicing process, which requires energy.

    tRNA Processing

    • tRNA is generated from a large precursor molecule.
    • Sequences at both ends of the precursor are removed.

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