RNA Structure and Transcription
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Which process occurs in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells?

  • RNA transcription (correct)
  • Translation
  • Post-transcription processing
  • DNA replication

    • Which type of RNA transports amino acids to the ribosome?

  • Messenger RNA (mRNA)
  • Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
  • Transfer RNA (tRNA) (correct)
  • All of the above

    • What is the central dogma of molecular biology?

  • RNA → Protein → DNA
  • Protein → RNA → DNA
  • Protein → DNA → RNA
  • DNA → RNA → Protein (correct)

    • Which enzyme catalyzes the linkage of ribonucleotides during transcription?

    <p>RNA polymerase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the error rate of RNA polymerase during transcription?

    <p>1 in 104 nucleotides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a function of non-coding RNA (ncRNA)?

    <p>Structural component</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about transcription in bacteria?

    <p>Sigma factor binds the core enzyme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about catalytic RNA (ribozymes)?

    <p>Catalytic RNA can catalyze its own splicing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following can cause disease when mutated at splice sites?

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

    What is the first modification that happens to bacterial RNA during RNA processing?

    <p>Addition of a 5' cap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding a 12-15 bp segment of the DNA during transcription initiation?

    <p>DNA helicase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the activator in transcription initiation?

    <p>Attract RNA pol II to the start point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which proteins are required for transcription elongation in eukaryotes?

    <p>Elongation factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of RNA splicing?

    <p>To remove noncoding sequences (introns)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding a 12-15 bp segment of the DNA during transcription initiation?

    <p>DNA helicase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the activator in transcription initiation?

    <p>To recruit RNA polymerase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which proteins are required for transcription elongation in eukaryotes?

    <p>Elongation factors and chromatin remodeling complexes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the first modification that happens to bacterial RNA during RNA processing?

    <p>Addition of 5'-methylguanosine cap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of RNA splicing?

    <p>To join exons together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme catalyzes the linkage of ribonucleotides during transcription?

    <p>RNA polymerase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process occurs in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells?

    <p>RNA splicing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about RNA transcription in prokaryotes?

    <p>Transcription and translation occur simultaneously</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about RNA transcription in eukaryotes?

    <p>Transcription occurs in the nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of RNA associates with proteins to form ribosomes in the cytoplasm?

    <p>Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of RNA transports amino acids to the ribosome?

    <p>Transfer RNA (tRNA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about RNA and DNA?

    <p>RNA is single stranded, while DNA is double stranded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the flow of genetic information according to the central dogma of molecular biology?

    <p>DNA → RNA → Protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of RNA is formed complementary to one strand of DNA and codes for proteins?

    <p>Messenger RNA (mRNA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about transcription in bacteria?

    <p>Transcription in bacteria involves three RNA polymerases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the sigma (σ) factor in bacterial transcription?

    <p>It recognizes and binds to the promoter region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about general/basal transcription factors?

    <p>They are proteins needed at nearly all promoters used by RNA polymerase II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consensus sequence that is typically located ~25bp upstream of the initiation site in eukaryotic RNA polymerase II promoters?

    <p>TATA box</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about RNA polymerase error rates during transcription?

    <p>RNA polymerase has a higher error rate than DNA polymerase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a function of transcription factors in eukaryotic transcription?

    <p>To recognize and bind to the promoter region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the scrunching mechanism in bacterial transcription?

    <p>It opens the dsDNA to form a transcription bubble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about alternative splicing?

    <p>It can produce different forms of a protein from the same gene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following can cause disease when mutated at splice sites?

    <p>Thalassemia and Breast cancer (BRCA 1)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about mRNA?

    <p>It is the major component of the total RNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about DNA and RNA?

    <p>They contain sugar, phosphate, and bases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the product of transcription called?

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

    Which of the following is required for transcription initiation?

    <p>A primer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about bacterial RNA processing?

    <p>The first modification is the addition of a 5' cap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about DNA gyrase in bacteria?

    <p>It constantly keeps positive supercoils in DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first modification that happens to bacterial RNA during RNA processing?

    <p>Addition of a 5' cap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Nucleus and RNA Processes

    • Transcription occurs in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells.
    • mRNA (messenger RNA) is formed complementary to one strand of DNA and codes for proteins.
    • tRNA (transfer RNA) transports amino acids to the ribosome.

    Central Dogma of Molecular Biology

    • The central dogma describes the flow of genetic information as DNA → RNA → Protein.

    Enzymatic Functions

    • RNA polymerase catalyzes the linkage of ribonucleotides during transcription.
    • The error rate of RNA polymerase during transcription is relatively low, with approximately 1 error per 10,000 nucleotides.
    • The enzyme helicase unwinds a 12-15 bp segment of DNA during transcription initiation.

    RNA Types and Functions

    • Non-coding RNA (ncRNA) has functions such as regulating gene expression, RNA processing, and other cellular processes.
    • Ribozymes are catalytic RNAs that can act as enzymes and can catalyze specific biochemical reactions.

    Bacterial vs Eukaryotic Transcription

    • Transcription in bacteria occurs in the cytoplasm and does not involve extensive RNA processing.
    • Eukaryotic transcription requires general transcription factors for promoter recognition and RNA polymerase II.
    • The sigma (σ) factor is crucial for initiating transcription in bacteria by binding to the promoter region.

    RNA Modification and Processing

    • The first modification of bacterial RNA during processing is the addition of a 5' cap.
    • RNA splicing removes introns and joins exons to create a mature mRNA molecule.
    • Mutations at splice sites can lead to diseases by affecting gene expression.

    Transcription Initiation and Elongation

    • Activators enhance transcription initiation by helping RNA polymerase bind to DNA.
    • Eukaryotic transcription elongation requires additional proteins, including elongation factors.

    Consensus Sequences

    • The consensus sequence commonly found approximately 25 bp upstream of the initiation site in eukaryotic RNA polymerase II promoters is the TATA box.

    Additional RNA Insights

    • mRNA is the product of transcription that carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome for translation.
    • Alternative splicing allows a single gene to produce multiple protein variants by rearranging exons.

    Genetic Information and Errors

    • The flow of genetic information is directed by the central dogma, ensuring proper protein synthesis from the genetic template.
    • RNA polymerase has a higher fidelity than DNA polymerase, but errors can still occur in RNA synthesis.

    Other Notable Points

    • DNA gyrase is essential in bacteria for relieving supercoiling ahead of the replication fork.
    • General/basal transcription factors in eukaryotes facilitate the binding of RNA polymerase to the promoter region.

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