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What is the central dogma in molecular biology primarily concerned with?

  • The regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes
  • The process of DNA replication and repair
  • The flow of genetic information from DNA to RNA to protein (correct)
  • The interaction between DNA and RNA polymerases

    • What defines the region of DNA that specifies a polypeptide or protein?

  • Exon
  • Gene (correct)
  • Operon
  • Promoter

    • What are proteins primarily composed of?

  • One or more chains of polypeptides (correct)
  • Nucleic acids
  • Lipids
  • Carbohydrates

    • What is the relationship between codons and amino acids?

    <p>Codons specify the sequence of amino acids in a protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be deduced from the fact that uncommon amino acids Selenocysteine and Pyrrolysine are not simply incorporated through the universal codon-anti-codon matching of amino-acyl-tRNA based on the genetic code?

    <p>The process of incorporating Selenocysteine and Pyrrolysine involves specific conditions and biochemical reactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the discovery of unusual amino acids specified by an extension of the genetic code tell us?

    <p>The genetic code is not fixed and can be extended to incorporate unusual amino acids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it not always safe to assume when dealing with DNA sequences from new or unknown sources?

    <p>Uncommon amino acids may be present, which require specific conditions and biochemical reactions for incorporation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of copying DNA to RNA?

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

    What is the function of non-coding regions of DNA in eukaryotes?

    <p>Control gene expression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cellular component is responsible for catalyzing the formation of the polypeptide during translation?

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

    What does the genetic code consist of?

    <p>Specific codons for start and stop of polypeptide formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In prokaryotic cells, how is the genetic material separated from the cytoplasm?

    <p>It is not separated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of information flow from RNA to protein?

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

    What components are involved in transcription?

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

    What is the term for the complete coding region for a polypeptide and associated non-coding regions?

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

    What is the redundancy of the genetic code?

    <p>Some codons encoding the same amino acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of tRNAs during translation?

    <p>Carry amino acids to the ribosome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the DNA region AGCGTAGAGAGGGGCGTTGAA most likely to code for?

    <p>5 amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the codon AGG represent?

    <p>Either glycine or arginine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of cell do transcription and translation occur in the same cellular space?

    <p>Prokaryotic cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of eukaryotic mRNA transcripts?

    <p>They undergo post-transcriptional processing involving the removal of introns and addition of a 5' cap and a poly-A tail.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does transcription occur in eukaryotic cells?

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

    What is a feature of prokaryotic mRNA not found in eukaryotic cells?

    <p>Modified G as a 5' cap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the components participating in translation?

    <p>mRNA, tRNA, rRNA, and polypeptide/protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of an exception to the central dogma of molecular biology?

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

    What is the process where viral RNA is transcribed into complementary DNA (cDNA) before protein synthesis in RNA viruses?

    <p>Reverse transcription</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs in eukaryotic cells after translation?

    <p>Post-translation modifications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the product of transcription?

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

    What is the role of the 5' cap and poly-A tail in eukaryotic mRNA?

    <p>Facilitate stability and export of mRNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of tRNA in translation?

    <p>Deliver amino acids to the ribosome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the location of translation in prokaryotic cells?

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

    What is the role of tRNAs in translation?

    <p>Bringing amino acids to the ribosome based on the codon sequence in mRNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the genetic code consist of?

    <p>Specific codons for each amino acid, including start and stop signals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the redundancy of the genetic code?

    <p>Multiple codons can code for the same amino acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the 5' cap and poly-A tail in eukaryotic mRNA?

    <p>Protecting the mRNA from degradation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of copying DNA to RNA?

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

    What is the relationship between codons and amino acids?

    <p>Each codon corresponds to a specific amino acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of eukaryotic mRNA transcripts?

    <p>They contain introns and exons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the complete coding region for a polypeptide and associated non-coding regions?

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

    What is the function of non-coding regions of DNA in eukaryotes?

    <p>Regulating gene expression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process where viral RNA is transcribed into complementary DNA (cDNA) before protein synthesis in RNA viruses?

    <p>Reverse transcription</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs in eukaryotic cells after translation?

    <p>Post-translational modifications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of an exception to the central dogma of molecular biology?

    <p>The reverse transcription process in RNA viruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Transcription and Translation Processes in Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

    • In prokaryotic cells, transcription and translation occur in the same cellular space without the need for the RNA transcript to migrate out of the nucleus.
    • Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus, allowing the mRNA transcript to bind to ribosomes even while transcription is ongoing.
    • Eukaryotic cells require RNA transcripts to be produced within the nucleus and then migrate to the cytoplasm for translation.
    • Eukaryotic mRNA transcripts undergo post-transcriptional processing, involving the removal of introns and addition of a 5' cap and a poly-A tail.
    • The mature mRNA transcript migrates to the cytoplasm, where it binds to a ribosome to initiate translation.
    • Post-translation modifications occur in eukaryotic cells, as seen in the case of insulin formation from preproinsulin.
    • The product of transcription is RNA transcript, and the components participating in translation are mRNA, tRNA, rRNA, and polypeptide/protein.
    • In a eukaryotic cell, transcription occurs in the nucleus, while translation occurs in the cytoplasm.
    • Prokaryotic cells contain modified G as a 5' cap of mRNA, which is not found in eukaryotic cells.
    • Exceptions to the central dogma include RNA viruses, selenocysteine, and pyrrolysine, which do not strictly follow the genetic code system.
    • RNA viruses undergo reverse transcription, where the viral RNA is transcribed into complementary DNA (cDNA) before protein synthesis.
    • It is essential to recognize exceptional cases and exceptions to the central dogma, such as reverse transcription in RNA viruses, which deviate from the typical flow of genetic information.

    The Central Dogma of Molecular Biology

    • The central dogma describes the flow of genetic information from DNA to messenger RNA (mRNA) to the sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide/protein.
    • DNA is a polymer of deoxyribonucleotides with a double helical structure and complementary base pairing (A:T, C:G).
    • RNA, a transient copy of the gene, exhibits complementary pairing of bases (A:U and A:T if pairing with DNA, and C:G).
    • Protein is a polymer of amino acid residues, using 20 types of amino acids, with a rare sub-population containing 2 other uncommon amino acids.
    • Gene expression involves transcription and translation, resulting in the production of polypeptides that may require further modification and activation.
    • Transcription is the copying of genetic information from DNA to a transient form using RNA.
    • The genetic code translates RNA information presented as codons (set of three bases) into specific amino acids, running in a continuous sequence.
    • The genetic code contains specific codons for each amino acid, with some codons representing start and stop signals for protein synthesis.
    • Leucine is represented by six codons in the genetic code.
    • The genetic code acts as a "dictionary" for translating genetic information from the 4-base language of RNA to the 20-amino acid language of proteins.
    • The central dogma ensures the absolute and unchanging flow of genetic information, with DNA encoding genes, producing mRNA, and ultimately leading to the synthesis of proteins.
    • The flow of genetic information is key to understanding the process of gene expression and the synthesis of proteins in molecular biology.

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    Test your knowledge of transcription, translation, and the central dogma of molecular biology with this quiz. Explore the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, the central dogma's flow of genetic information, and exceptional cases that deviate from the typical genetic code system.

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