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What is a key difference between transcription in eukaryotes and prokaryotes?
What is a key difference between transcription in eukaryotes and prokaryotes?
What is the function of transcription factors in eukaryotic transcription?
What is the function of transcription factors in eukaryotic transcription?
What is the result of chromatin remodeling?
What is the result of chromatin remodeling?
What type of chromatin is most actively transcribed genes found in?
What type of chromatin is most actively transcribed genes found in?
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What does RNA polymerase I synthesize?
What does RNA polymerase I synthesize?
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What is the function of RNA polymerase II?
What is the function of RNA polymerase II?
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What is the term for the interconversion of euchromatin and heterochromatin?
What is the term for the interconversion of euchromatin and heterochromatin?
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What is a characteristic of RNA polymerases in eukaryotic cells?
What is a characteristic of RNA polymerases in eukaryotic cells?
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What type of RNA is synthesized by RNA polymerase III?
What type of RNA is synthesized by RNA polymerase III?
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What is the function of the CAAT box in gene transcription?
What is the function of the CAAT box in gene transcription?
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What is the effect of α-amanitin on RNA polymerase II?
What is the effect of α-amanitin on RNA polymerase II?
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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic mRNA?
What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic mRNA?
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What is the name of the enzyme that synthesizes tRNA, 5S rRNA, and some snRNA and snoRNA?
What is the name of the enzyme that synthesizes tRNA, 5S rRNA, and some snRNA and snoRNA?
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What is the term for the collection of all primary transcripts synthesized in the nucleus by RNA polymerase II?
What is the term for the collection of all primary transcripts synthesized in the nucleus by RNA polymerase II?
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What type of RNA is synthesized by mitochondrial RNA polymerase?
What type of RNA is synthesized by mitochondrial RNA polymerase?
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What is the term for the process of modifying RNA after transcription?
What is the term for the process of modifying RNA after transcription?
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What is the primary function of the 5' cap in eukaryotic mRNA?
What is the primary function of the 5' cap in eukaryotic mRNA?
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What is the function of polyadenylate polymerase in eukaryotic mRNA processing?
What is the function of polyadenylate polymerase in eukaryotic mRNA processing?
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What is the role of snRNPs in eukaryotic mRNA splicing?
What is the role of snRNPs in eukaryotic mRNA splicing?
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What type of bond is formed between the 2'-OH group of the adenosine residue and the phosphate at the 5'-end of the intron?
What type of bond is formed between the 2'-OH group of the adenosine residue and the phosphate at the 5'-end of the intron?
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What is the estimated percentage of genetic diseases that result from mutations affecting RNA splicing?
What is the estimated percentage of genetic diseases that result from mutations affecting RNA splicing?
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What is the function of the branch site in mRNA splicing?
What is the function of the branch site in mRNA splicing?
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What is the purpose of the poly-A tail in eukaryotic mRNA?
What is the purpose of the poly-A tail in eukaryotic mRNA?
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What is the outcome of the splicing reaction in eukaryotic mRNA processing?
What is the outcome of the splicing reaction in eukaryotic mRNA processing?
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Study Notes
Transcription of Eukaryotic Genes
- Eukaryotic transcription is more complicated than prokaryotic transcription
- Three separate polymerases are involved in eukaryotic transcription: RNA polymerase I, II, and III
- Transcription factors (TFs) bind to specific DNA sequences to initiate transcription
- Chromatin structure affects transcription; actively transcribed genes are in euchromatin, while inactive genes are in heterochromatin
RNA Polymerases
- RNA polymerase I synthesizes precursor rRNA in the nucleolus
- RNA polymerase II synthesizes nuclear precursors of mRNA, snoRNA, snRNA, and miRNA
- RNA polymerase III synthesizes tRNA, 5S rRNA, and some snRNA and snoRNA
Promoters for RNA Polymerase II
- The TATA or Hogness box is a consensus sequence found in some genes transcribed by RNA pol II
- The CAAT box is another consensus sequence found in some genes
- Enhancers are cis-acting DNA sequences that increase the rate of transcription initiation
- RNA polymerase II is inhibited by α-amanitin
Posttranscriptional Modification of RNA
- Primary transcripts of eukaryotic RNA and rRNA are modified by cleavage
- Eukaryotic mRNA is extensively modified co- and post-transcriptionally
Posttranscriptional Modification of mRNA
- The primary transcripts undergo extensive co- and posttranscriptional modification in the nucleus
- Modifications include:
- Addition of 5' cap
- Addition of poly-A tail
- Removal of introns
Mechanism of Splicing
- Uracil-rich small nuclear RNAs (snRNA) form small nuclear ribonucleoprotein particles (snRNPs) that mediate splicing
- snRNPs facilitate removal of introns by forming base pairs with consensus sequences at each end of the introns
- The binding of snRNPs brings the sequences of neighboring exons into correct alignment for splicing
- The 2'-OH group of an adenosine residue attacks the phosphate at the 5'-end of the intron, forming an unusual 2'→5' phosphodiester bond and creating a "lariat" structure
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This quiz covers the role of RNA polymerase II and III in synthesizing different types of RNA, including small ncRNAs, tRNA, and 5S rRNA. It also explores the promoters for RNA polymerase II, including the TATA box.