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Which of the following best describes the role of aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases in translation?
Which of the following best describes the role of aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases in translation?
- Catalyzing the formation of peptide bonds between amino acids.
- Attaching the appropriate amino acid to its corresponding tRNA molecule. (correct)
- Facilitating the translocation of the ribosome along the mRNA strand.
- Ensuring the correct tRNA molecule binds to the mRNA codon.
A mutation occurs in the TATA box of a gene's promoter region. What is the most likely consequence of this mutation?
A mutation occurs in the TATA box of a gene's promoter region. What is the most likely consequence of this mutation?
- Increased stability of the mRNA transcript.
- Reduced binding of TFIID and decreased transcription initiation. (correct)
- Altered amino acid sequence of the protein.
- Premature termination of translation.
During translation, translocation describes the process by which:
During translation, translocation describes the process by which:
- The mRNA molecule is transported from the nucleus to the cytoplasm.
- The signal sequence on a protein directs it to the endoplasmic reticulum.
- The ribosome shifts down the mRNA by one codon, moving the tRNAs to different sites. (correct)
- Amino acids are transferred from the A site to the P site of the ribosome.
Which of the following post-transcriptional modifications protects mRNA from degradation and enhances translation efficiency in eukaryotes?
Which of the following post-transcriptional modifications protects mRNA from degradation and enhances translation efficiency in eukaryotes?
Given the mRNA codon 5'-CAU-3', and considering the wobble hypothesis, which tRNA anticodon could potentially recognize this codon?
Given the mRNA codon 5'-CAU-3', and considering the wobble hypothesis, which tRNA anticodon could potentially recognize this codon?
Flashcards
RNA Polymerase
RNA Polymerase
Enzyme that synthesizes mRNA from a DNA template during transcription.
Introns
Introns
Non-coding sequences within a gene that are removed from the pre-mRNA during splicing.
Exons
Exons
Coding sequences within a gene that are retained in the mature mRNA after splicing.
Basal Promoter
Basal Promoter
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tRNA
tRNA
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Study Notes
- Focus on transcription steps, intron/exon functions, base pairing, and the genetic code.
- Emphasis on translation steps, tRNA parts, and start/stop codons.
Transcription
- Transcription involves multiple steps.
- Introns are non-coding sequences, while exons are coding sequences in genes.
- Base pairing is essential to convert DNA to mRNA to tRNA.
- The genetic code box is used to determine appropriate amino acids.
- RNA Polymerase synthesizes RNA from a DNA template.
- DNA serves as the template for RNA synthesis.
- Exons are the coding regions of a gene that are included in the final mRNA molecule.
- Introns are intervening sequences that are removed during RNA processing.
- The basal promoter is a DNA sequence where transcription initiation complex assembles
- Enhancers and silencers regulate transcription rates; activators bind to enhancers.
- TFIID is a transcription factor that binds to the TATA box.
- The TATA box and CAAT box are promoter sequences.
- Protein transcription factors regulate gene expression.
- Ribonucleotides are the building blocks of RNA.
- The 5’ Cap and 3’ Poly(A) tail are added to mRNA during processing.
- Nitrogenous bases are adenine, guanine, cytosine, and uracil.
- Posttranscriptional modifications happen in mRNA.
- mRNA processing involves capping, splicing, and polyadenylation.
- Introns are non-coding, while exons are coding regions.
- Transcription occurs in the nucleus.
Translation
- The typical start codon is AUG.
- Examples of stop codons are UAA, UAG, and UGA.
- Ribosomes are the site of protein synthesis.
- tRNA transfers amino acids to the ribosome.
- Aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases attach amino acids to their corresponding tRNAs.
- Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.
- Ribosomes consist of rRNA and proteins.
- The P site and A site are locations on the ribosome for tRNA binding.
- Translation includes initiation, elongation, translocation, and termination.
- Start codons signal the beginning of translation.
- Stop codons signal the end of translation.
- Peptidyltransferase catalyzes the formation of peptide bonds.
- Translation steps should be drawn to understand the mechanisms.
- Peptide bonds form between amino acids.
- A ribosome comprises rRNA and proteins.
- The genetic code box is used to determine the resulting amino acid.
- The Wobble Hypothesis explains tRNA's ability to recognize multiple codons.
- Translation occurs in the cytoplasm.
- Three nucleotides comprise one codon, which specifies one amino acid.
- Translation occurs in the 5' to 3’ direction.
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Description
Explore the intricacies of transcription and translation, vital processes in gene expression. Learn about the roles of introns, exons, base pairing, and the genetic code in converting DNA to mRNA. Understand translation steps, tRNA functions, and start/stop codons.
