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What characterizes necrosis compared to apoptosis?
What characterizes necrosis compared to apoptosis?
What is the primary outcome of meiosis?
What is the primary outcome of meiosis?
Which phase of meiosis is characterized by the separation of homologous chromosomes?
Which phase of meiosis is characterized by the separation of homologous chromosomes?
What role does p53 play in cancer cells with mutations?
What role does p53 play in cancer cells with mutations?
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Which of the following is NOT a result of apoptosis?
Which of the following is NOT a result of apoptosis?
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Which option best describes apoptosis?
Which option best describes apoptosis?
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What happens during the elongation stage of translation?
What happens during the elongation stage of translation?
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During which checkpoint do cells assess DNA integrity before proceeding to division?
During which checkpoint do cells assess DNA integrity before proceeding to division?
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What is the primary role of RNA in protein synthesis?
What is the primary role of RNA in protein synthesis?
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During which stage of protein synthesis does RNA polymerase synthesize a growing mRNA strand?
During which stage of protein synthesis does RNA polymerase synthesize a growing mRNA strand?
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What modification is added to the 5' end of mRNA during processing?
What modification is added to the 5' end of mRNA during processing?
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What is the function of the poly-A tail that is added to the 3' end of mRNA?
What is the function of the poly-A tail that is added to the 3' end of mRNA?
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Which of the following components is NOT part of a nucleotide in DNA?
Which of the following components is NOT part of a nucleotide in DNA?
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What signifies the start of transcription in the DNA process?
What signifies the start of transcription in the DNA process?
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Which stage of transcription involves RNA polymerase synthesizing mRNA by adding complementary RNA nucleotides?
Which stage of transcription involves RNA polymerase synthesizing mRNA by adding complementary RNA nucleotides?
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Which nitrogenous base is found in RNA but not in DNA?
Which nitrogenous base is found in RNA but not in DNA?
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What occurs during the splicing of mRNA?
What occurs during the splicing of mRNA?
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Which of the following accurately describes the initiation phase of translation?
Which of the following accurately describes the initiation phase of translation?
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What is the function of release factors during translation termination?
What is the function of release factors during translation termination?
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In which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?
In which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?
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What role does DNA helicase play in DNA replication?
What role does DNA helicase play in DNA replication?
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During elongation in translation, where do tRNAs carrying amino acids enter the ribosome?
During elongation in translation, where do tRNAs carrying amino acids enter the ribosome?
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What is the main outcome of the elongation phase of DNA replication?
What is the main outcome of the elongation phase of DNA replication?
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What happens to tRNAs after delivering their amino acids in the ribosome?
What happens to tRNAs after delivering their amino acids in the ribosome?
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What is the primary difference between the leading and lagging strands during DNA replication?
What is the primary difference between the leading and lagging strands during DNA replication?
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During which phase of mitosis do chromosomes align at the metaphase plate?
During which phase of mitosis do chromosomes align at the metaphase plate?
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What occurs in anaphase of mitosis?
What occurs in anaphase of mitosis?
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Which checkpoint verifies that DNA replication is complete before entering mitosis?
Which checkpoint verifies that DNA replication is complete before entering mitosis?
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What is the role of cyclins and cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) in cell division?
What is the role of cyclins and cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) in cell division?
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Which phase of mitosis is characterized by the reformation of the nuclear envelope?
Which phase of mitosis is characterized by the reformation of the nuclear envelope?
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What results from the termination phase of DNA replication?
What results from the termination phase of DNA replication?
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At which checkpoint does the cell ensure that all chromosomes are properly aligned before anaphase begins?
At which checkpoint does the cell ensure that all chromosomes are properly aligned before anaphase begins?
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Study Notes
Protein Synthesis
- Protein synthesis is the process cells use to create proteins.
- It occurs in two stages: transcription and translation.
- DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) carries genetic information in a double helix structure with four nitrogenous bases: adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine.
- RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) translates DNA's genetic code into proteins. RNA has ribose sugar instead of deoxyribose and uracil instead of thymine.
- Transcription: a process of copying a DNA segment into messenger RNA (mRNA).
- Initiation: RNA polymerase binds to the gene's promoter region.
- Elongation: RNA polymerase moves along the DNA, adding complementary RNA nucleotides.
- Termination: RNA polymerase reaches a termination sequence, releasing mRNA.
- Translation: mRNA is decoded into a polypeptide chain, forming a protein.
- Initiation: Small ribosomal subunit binds to mRNA near the start codon (AUG), initiator tRNA binds.
- Elongation: tRNA carrying amino acids enter ribosome; peptide bonds form; ribosome moves along mRNA.
- Termination: Ribosome reaches a stop codon; polypeptide chain released; ribosome subunits dissociate.
mRNA Processing
- Before translation, mRNA undergoes modifications:
- 5' capping: protecting from degradation and aiding ribosome binding.
- Polyadenylation: adding a poly-A tail; enhancing stability and export.
- Splicing: removing introns (non-coding regions) and joining exons (coding regions).
Cell Division
- Cell division creates more cells for growth, development, and repair.
- Two main types: mitosis (somatic cell division) and meiosis (reproductive cell division).
DNA Replication
- DNA replication creates identical copies of DNA during the S phase.
- Initiation: DNA helicase unwinds DNA; single-strand binding proteins stabilize.
- Elongation: DNA polymerase adds complementary nucleotides to each strand; leading strand synthesized continuously; lagging strand in Okazaki fragments.
- Termination: replication continues until the whole DNA molecule is copied, resulting in two identical DNA molecules.
Mitosis
- Mitosis is somatic cell division forming two genetically identical daughter cells.
- Stages: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, and cytokinesis.
- Prophase: chromatin condenses, nuclear envelope breaks down, spindle fibers form.
- Metaphase: chromosomes align at the metaphase plate.
- Anaphase: sister chromatids separate.
- Telophase: chromosomes reach poles, decondense, nuclear envelope reforms.
- Cytokinesis: cytoplasm divides, two daughter cells formed.
Control of Cell Division
- Cell division is tightly regulated by checkpoints (G1, G2, and M) to ensure proper replication and alignment.
- G1 checkpoint: ensures the cell is ready for DNA replication.
- G2 checkpoint: ensures DNA replication was complete.
- M checkpoint: ensures chromosomes are correctly aligned for separation.
Necrosis and Apoptosis
- Necrosis: uncontrolled cell death that damages surrounding tissues.
- Apoptosis: programmed cell death that eliminates damaged or unwanted cells in a controlled manner.
Meiosis
- Meiosis is reproductive cell division, producing four genetically unique haploid cells from one diploid cell.
- Meiosis occurs in two rounds (Meiosis I and Meiosis II).
- Meiosis I: homologous chromosomes separate, reducing the chromosome number from diploid to haploid.
- Meiosis II: sister chromatids separate, similar to mitosis, resulting in four haploid gametes.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Question 1: The enzyme responsible for unwinding DNA during replication is DNA helicase.
- Question 2: Chromosomes align at the metaphase plate during metaphase.
- Question 3: mRNA carries genetic information from DNA to ribosomes.
- Question 4: Peptide bond formation between amino acids occurs during translation elongation.
- Question 5: The G1 checkpoint prevents cells with damaged DNA from entering mitosis.
Clinical Cases (Case 1: Apoptosis and Cancer)
- p53 gene mutations can lead to cancer cell resistance to apoptosis, causing uncontrolled growth.
- Apoptosis is essential to prevent uncontrolled cell growth.
Clinical Cases (Case 2: Meiosis and Genetic Disorders)
- Chromosomal translocations during meiosis disrupt chromosome numbers, leading to miscarriages and genetic disorders.
- Proper chromosomal segregation during meiosis is crucial to maintain genetic stability.
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Explore the fascinating process of protein synthesis, which involves the critical stages of transcription and translation. Learn how DNA and RNA work together to create proteins essential for cellular functions. This quiz will test your understanding of the key concepts and mechanisms behind protein synthesis.
