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What is the role of RNA polymerase during transcription?

  • It separates RNA from DNA.
  • It modifies the RNA after transcription.
  • It synthesizes the RNA chain. (correct)
  • It unwinds the DNA helix.

    • Introns are the coding regions of nucleic acids that remain in the final mRNA.

    False

    Which of the following phases does NOT belong in the transcription process?

  • Termination
  • Translocation (correct)
  • Initiation
  • Elongation

    • What is the primary function of transfer RNA (tRNA)?

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

    The pre-mRNA transcript can exit the cell's nucleus before processing.

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

    Transcription and translation occur simultaneously in eukaryotic cells.

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

    Which type of RNA is most abundant in the cell?

    <p>Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the A-site in ribosomes?

    <p>To accept incoming aminoacyl-tRNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following components with their roles in transcription:

    <p>RNA polymerase = Synthesizes RNA Intron = Non-coding region Exon = Coding region Terminator = Ends transcription</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are alleles?

    <p>Alternative forms of a gene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    RNA polymerase is responsible for the initiation of transcription.

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

    During RNA processing, the sections of RNA that are non-coding are called ______.

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

    Name the four phases of translation.

    <p>Initiation, Elongation, Translocation, Termination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three stages of transcription?

    <p>Initiation, Elongation, Termination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A dominant allele is only expressed when paired with another dominant allele.

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

    Match the type of RNA with its function:

    <p>rRNA = Structural component of ribosomes tRNA = Carries amino acids to the ribosome mRNA = Carries genetic information from DNA snRNA = Involved in RNA processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the start codon for translation?

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

    What is the terminator sequence in transcription?

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

    In eukaryotic cells, transcription occurs in the __________.

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

    During translation termination, _______ factors interact with the stop codons.

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

    What is the importance of genetics?

    <p>Genetics is important to individuals, to society, and to the study of biology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a wild-type phenotype from a mutant allele?

    <p>The wild-type phenotype is the most common or generally accepted characteristic, while mutant alleles are usually recessive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three parts of a nucleotide?

    <p>A phosphate group, a pentose sugar, and a nitrogen-containing base.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The set of alleles for a given trait is called the ______.

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

    Match the following DNA components with their characteristics:

    <p>Deoxyribose = Sugar in DNA Ribose = Sugar in RNA Adenine = A purine base in nucleotides Thymine = A pyrimidine base in DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Transcription results in the synthesis of __________.

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

    What is the primary function of RNA?

    <p>RNA performs various functions including protein synthesis and the regulation of gene expression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for the visible expression of the genotype?

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

    What is genotype?

    <p>Genotype is the combination of alleles found in an organism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is phenotype?

    <p>Phenotype is the visible expression of the genotype.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule holds the genetic information?

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

    What type of sugar is contained in DNA?

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

    Which of the following differentiates between euchromatin and heterochromatin?

    <p>Euchromatin is transcriptionally active</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Eukaryotic transcription is the same as prokaryotic transcription.

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

    What is the structure of DNA?

    <p>Double helix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two varieties of nucleic acids?

    <p>DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is central dogma?

    <p>The process of transcription and translation of DNA to protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maturation process of mRNA?

    <p>Capping, polyadenylation, and splicing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does UGA usually specify in the genetic code?

    <p>Termination signal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of RNA polymerase II?

    <p>Transcribes DNA into mRNA and other small RNAs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are introns in eukaryotes?

    <p>Non-coding segments of RNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Transcription & Translation

    • Transcription is the process of synthesizing single-stranded RNA from a double-stranded DNA template.
    • Translation is the first stage of protein biosynthesis from RNA. It involves the formation of a polypeptide using mRNA as a template.
    • Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) is the most abundant RNA type in cells, serving as a structural component of the ribosome.
    • Transfer RNA (tRNA), the second most abundant RNA type, carries amino acids to the ribosome for protein synthesis.
    • Messenger RNA (mRNA) carries information specifying the amino acid sequence of a protein.
    • In eukaryotic cells, the nuclear envelope separates transcription from translation.
    • Extensive RNA processing occurs in the nucleus.
    • Transcription is the first step in gene expression and involves the synthesis of mRNA from a DNA template.
    • Transcription occurs in the 5’-3’ direction.
    • During transcription, RNA polymerase reads a DNA sequence and produces a complementary and antiparallel RNA strand.
    • The stretch of DNA transcribed into an RNA molecule is called a transcription unit.
    • Transcription in prokaryotes occurs in the cytoplasm alongside translation, while eukaryotic transcription occurs only in the nucleus.
    • Prokaryotic DNA not currently being used is stored as heterochromatin around histones to form nucleosomes, and must be unwound as euchromatin to be transcribed.
    • Transcription has three stages: Initiation, Elongation, and Termination.

    Initiation

    • RNA polymerase binds to a specific DNA region called the promoter site and initiates transcription.
    • RNA polymerase is the enzyme responsible for transcription.
    • RNA polymerase has five subunits: 2α subunits, β subunit, β' subunit, and ω subunit.
    • Once RNA polymerase binds to the promoter, DNA unwinds and the enzyme starts transcribing the template strand.
    • The position of the first synthesized base of the RNA is called the start site.

    Elongation

    • RNA polymerase moves along the DNA template and sequentially synthesizes the RNA chain.
    • DNA unwinds ahead of the moving polymerase and the helix reforms behind it. The polymerase unwinds 10-20 DNA bases at a time.
    • RNA polymerase adds nucleotides in the 5’-3’ direction.

    Termination

    • Transcription stops when RNA polymerase reaches a section of DNA called the terminator.
    • The terminator sequence is AAUAAA.
    • The RNA strand is released and RNA polymerase dissociates from the DNA.
    • The RNA strand undergoes further processing.

    RNA Processing

    • The original transcript from DNA is called pre-mRNA.
    • Pre-mRNA contains transcripts of both introns and exons.
    • Introns are non-coding sections of nucleic acid found between coding regions.
    • Exons are coding regions of nucleic acids.
    • Pre-mRNA never leaves the cell's nucleus.
    • Introns are excised and exons are joined together to form mRNA.
    • The removal of introns is called splicing.

    Translation

    • Translation is the process of forming a polypeptide (protein) by decoding mRNA produced in transcription.
    • Translation occurs in ribosomes, present in the cytoplasm.
    • Translation starts after mRNA enters the cytoplasm.
    • Translation uses tRNA as the interpreter of mRNA.

    Phases of Translation

    • Translation proceeds in four phases: Initiation, Elongation, Translocation, and Termination.

    Initiation

    • The initiation stage of translation brings together mRNA, tRNA bearing the first amino acid of the polypeptide, and the two subunits of a ribosome.
    • The components involved are the large and small subunits of the ribosome, mRNA, initiator tRNA in its charged form, and three factors (IF1, IF2, IF3) and GTP.
    • tRNA with an amino acid linked to it is termed "charged tRNA."
    • IF1 and IF2 bind to the free 30S subunit.
    • IF3 complexed with GTP then binds to the small subunit.
    • IF3 assists the charged initiator tRNA to bind.
    • The assembled ribosome has two tRNA binding sites: the A-site (acceptor) for aminoacyl and the P-site (donor) for polypeptide.
    • The A-site is where incoming aminoacyl-tRNA molecules bind, and the P-site is where the growing polypeptide chain is found.
    • One major outcome of initiation is the placement of initiator tRNA in the P-site.
    • Start codon: AUG
    • Start anticodon: UAC
    • The small ribosomal subunit attaches to the 5' end of mRNA.

    Elongation

    • In this stage, amino acids are added one by one to the first amino acid.
    • In codon recognition, mRNA codon in the A-site forms hydrogen bonds with the tRNA anticodon.
    • In peptide bond formation, the ribosome catalyzes the formation of the peptide bond between the amino acids.
    • The polypeptide extending from the P-site moves to the A-site to attach to the new amino acid.
    • Elongation involves three elongation factors.

    Translocation

    • The tRNA with the polypeptide chain in the A-site is translocated to the P-site.
    • tRNA at the P-site moves to the E-site and leaves the ribosome.
    • The ribosome moves down the mRNA in the 5’-3’ direction.

    Termination

    • Protein factors called release factors interact with the stop codons and cause release of the completed polypeptide chain.
    • Stop codons: UAA, UAG, UGA
    • RF1 recognizes the codons UAA and UAG.
    • RF2 recognizes UAA and UGA
    • RF3 helps RF1 and RF2 carry out the reaction.

    Translation in Eukaryotes

    • Eukaryotes have at least nine initiation factors.
    • Eukaryotic initiator tRNA does not become formylated as in prokaryotes.
    • The factors eEF1a, eEF1b, and eEF2 are involved in elongation.
    • Eukaryotes have only one release factor, eRF, which recognizes all the stop codons.

    Genetics & Individuals

    • Genetics is important for individuals, society, and the study of biology

    Genetic Variation & Alleles

    • The variant eye color gene discovered in Drosophila is an allele
    • Alleles are alternative forms of a gene.
    • Different alleles may produce differences in an organism's phenotype.
    • Genotype is the set of alleles for a trait carried by an organism.
    • Thomas Hunt Morgan used the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, to study genetics

    Dominant & Recessive Alleles

    • A dominant allele is expressed even when paired with a recessive allele.
    • A recessive allele is only visible when paired with another recessive allele.

    Chromosomes & Genotype/Phenotype

    • Every gene has a specific location, or locus, on a chromosome
    • Genotype is the combination of alleles in an organism
    • Phenotype is the visible expression of the genotype
    • Wild-type phenotype is the most common or standard phenotype
    • Mutant alleles are usually recessive

    The Chemical Nature of Genes

    • DNA holds the genetic information

    The Structure of DNA

    • The discovery of the double helix launched the era of molecular genetics.
    • DNA is the genetic material of all cellular organisms and most viruses.
    • DNA is a gigantic molecule that encodes genetic information for all life.
    • DNA is responsible for preserving, copying, and transmitting information within cells and across generations.
    • DNA consists of two strands held together by hydrogen bonds between bases.
    • The strands possess antiparallel polarity.
    • The curving sides of the DNA ladder represent the sugar-phosphate backbone.
    • DNA is stabilized by hydrogen bonds between the bases.

    Nucleic Acids

    • Nucleic acids are polymers of nucleotides.
    • Two types of nucleic acids exist: DNA and RNA.
    • DNA stores genetic information and replicates itself.
    • DNA codes for the sequence of amino acids in proteins.
    • RNA performs various functions within cells, including protein synthesis and gene expression regulation

    Structure of DNA & RNA

    • DNA contains deoxyribose sugar, adenine, guanine, cytosine, and thymine.
    • DNA is double-stranded with base pairing.
    • DNA has a helix structure.
    • RNA contains ribose sugar, adenine, guanine, cytosine, and uracil.
    • RNA is single-stranded.
    • RNA does not have a helix structure.

    Central Dogma

    • The central dogma describes the flow of genetic information from DNA to RNA to protein.

    Nucleotides

    • Each nucleotide consists of a phosphate group, a pentose sugar, and a nitrogen-containing base.
    • Five types of nucleotides are found in nucleic acids: adenine, guanine, cytosine, thymine, and uracil.
    • Nucleotides are joined by dehydration synthesis reactions to form a strand, which is a linear sequence of nucleotides.

    DNA Structure

    • The backbone of a nucleic acid strand consists of alternating sugar-phosphate molecules.
    • DNA consists of two strands held together by hydrogen bonds between nitrogen-containing bases.
    • The two strands twist around each other, forming a double helix.

    Base Pairing

    • Adenine (purine) bonds with thymine (pyrimidine)
    • Cytosine (pyrimidine) bonds with guanine (purine)
    • This bonding is called complementary base pairing.
    • The number of A + G (purines) equals the number of T + C (pyrimidines).

    Packing DNA in Cells

    • Large amounts of DNA are packed into a cell.

    Eukaryotic Chromosome Structure

    • Chromosomes are made up of chromatin.
    • Chromatin is a complex of DNA and protein.
    • Chromatin condenses to form chromosomes during cell division.
    • The DNA in chromosomes is highly organized into nucleosomes.

    Eukaryotic Chromosomes

    • Eukaryotic chromosomes possess centromeres and telomeres.
    • Centromeres help attach and separate chromosomes during cell division.
    • Telomeres protect the ends of chromosomes from degradation.

    Types of DNA Sequences in Eukaryotes

    • Unique Sequence DNA: includes protein-encoding genes and gene families.
    • Moderately Repetitive DNA: includes tandem repeat sequences, and interspersed repeat sequences such as SINEs and LINEs.
    • Highly Repetitive DNA or satellite DNA: repetitive sequences

    Introduction to Genetics

    • Genetic variation is key to understanding differences between individuals
    • Genetics is crucial for individuals, society, and the study of biology

    Genetic Variation

    • Genetic variation is caused by alleles, alternative forms of genes.
    • Different alleles can lead to different phenotypes (observable traits)
    • Genotype is the combination of alleles an organism carries.
    • Thomas Hunt Morgan used Drosophila melanogaster to study genetics

    Dominant vs Recessive alleles

    • Dominant alleles are expressed even when paired with a recessive one
    • Recessive alleles are only visible when paired with another recessive allele

    Hypothetical Chromosomes

    • Each gene has a specific location (locus) on a chromosome
    • Genotype is the combination of alleles in an organism
    • Phenotype is the visible expression of the genotype
    • Wild-type phenotype is the most common
    • Mutant alleles are usually recessive

    DNA as the genetic material

    • DNA holds genetic information

    Structure of DNA

    • Discovery of the DNA double helix marked the beginning of Molecular Genetics.
    • DNA is a gigantic molecule that encodes genetic information for all life.
    • DNA preserves, copies, and transmits information within cells and across generations.
    • DNA's double helix structure has two sugar-phosphate backbones connected by base pairs.
    • DNA strands have antiparallel polarity.
    • Hydrogen bonds between bases stabilize the double helix structure.

    Nucleic Acids

    • Nucleic acids are polymers of nucleotides.
    • Two main types of nucleic acids:
      • DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) stores information for replication and protein synthesis.
      • RNA (ribonucleic acid) plays various roles in cells, including protein synthesis and gene regulation.

    DNA vs. RNA Structure

    • DNA has deoxyribose sugar, while RNA has ribose sugar.
    • DNA has thymine as a base, while RNA has uracil.
    • DNA is double-stranded with base pairing, while RNA is single-stranded.
    • DNA forms a helix, while RNA does not.

    Nucleotide Structure

    • Each nucleotide consists of:
      • Phosphate group
      • Pentose sugar
      • Nitrogenous base

    DNA and RNA Structure

    • DNA contains adenine, guanine, cytosine, and thymine.
    • RNA contains adenine, guanine, cytosine, and uracil.
    • Nucleotides join via dehydration synthesis to form a linear strand.
    • The backbone of a nucleic acid strand is composed of alternating sugar-phosphate molecules.
    • DNA has two strands held together by hydrogen bonds between bases, forming a double helix.
    • Base pairing in DNA is complementary: adenine with thymine, and cytosine with guanine.
    • The number of purines (A + G) always equals the number of pyrimidines (T + C).

    DNA Packaging in Cells

    • Large amounts of DNA are packed into a cell's nucleus.

    Eukaryotic Chromosome Structure

    • Eukaryotic chromosomes have a complex structure.

    Eukaryotic Chromosomes: Centromeres and Telomeres

    • Eukaryotic chromosomes possess centromeres and telomeres.

    DNA sequence types in Eukaryotes

    • Unique sequence DNA:
      • Protein-encoding genes
      • Gene families
    • Moderately repetitive DNA:
      • Tandem repeat sequences
      • Interspersed repeat sequences (SINE & LINE)
    • Highly repetitive DNA or satellite DNA:
      • Highly repetitive sequences.

    DNA Organization/DNA Structure

    • DNA is composed of a sugar-phosphate backbone, with bases (adenine, guanine, cytosine, and thymine) attached, connected by hydrogen bonds forming base pairs (A-T and G-C).
    • DNA is organized into chromatin, which is packed into chromosomes for efficient storage and manipulation.

    Central Dogma

    • The central dogma describes the flow of genetic information from DNA to RNA to proteins.
    • Transcription: The DNA sequence is used to create a complementary RNA sequence (mRNA).
    • mRNA moves to the cytoplasm and binds to ribosomes.
    • Translation: The information encoded in mRNA is used to synthesize proteins.
    • This involves nucleotide triplets called codons, each encoding for a specific amino acid.

    Genetic Code

    • The genetic code is nearly universal, the same codons for different organisms, but there are exceptions like in mitochondria.
    • The genetic code is redundant, meaning multiple codons can code for the same amino acid.
    • The genetic code was discovered by studying cell-free protein synthesis in bacteria.
    • The code was deciphered by using mRNA with specific nucleotide sequences and observing the amino acids incorporated into proteins.

    Transcription

    • Transcription is the process of making RNA from DNA.
    • It requires RNA polymerase, which binds to a promoter sequence on DNA to initiate transcription.
    • RNA polymerase moves along the DNA template, creating a complementary RNA molecule.
    • Transcription terminates when RNA polymerase encounters a termination sequence.

    Eukaryotic Transcription

    • RNA polymerase II (RNAP II or Pol II) is the main polymerase involved in transcribing mRNA, small nuclear RNA (snRNA), and microRNA.
    • Eukaryotic transcription occurs in the nucleus, and the mRNA undergoes processing before being translated into proteins.

    Maturation of mRNA

    • mRNA undergoes processing after transcription to produce a mature transcript ready for translation.
    • Capping: A 5' cap is added to the mRNA molecule.
    • Splicing: Introns, non-coding sequences, are removed from the pre-mRNA.
    • Polyadenylation: A poly-A tail is added to the 3' end of the mRNA.
    • Introns are removed by a complex process involving small nuclear ribonucleoproteins (snRNPs).
    • These processes are critical for the regulation and efficiency of protein synthesis.

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