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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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