T.14 Procesamiento de tRNA

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What is the role of RNA polymerase III in tRNA processing?

To attach an amino acid to the 3' end of the tRNA

To facilitate the transport of tRNA from the nucleus to the cytoplasm

To modify the anticodon region of the tRNA molecule

To transcribe tRNA genes into precursor tRNA molecules (correct)

What is the purpose of aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases in tRNA processing?

To attach an amino acid to the 3' end of the tRNA (correct)

To facilitate the transport of tRNA from the nucleus to the cytoplasm

To modify the 5' leader sequence of the tRNA molecule

To remove introns from the pre-tRNA molecule

What is the role of Exportin-t and Ran-GTP in tRNA processing?

To modify the anticodon region of the tRNA molecule

To facilitate the transport of tRNA from the nucleus to the cytoplasm (correct)

To facilitate the transcription of tRNA genes

To attach an amino acid to the 3' end of the tRNA

What is the purpose of tRNA splicing in tRNA processing?

To remove introns from the pre-tRNA molecule Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of modifications in tRNA processing?

To affect the stability, structure, and function of the tRNA molecule Signup and view all the answers

What is the end result of tRNA processing?

A mature tRNA molecule ready for protein synthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the enzyme responsible for modifying tRNA?

ADAT Signup and view all the answers

What is the family of enzymes that ADAT is similar to?

ADAR (RNA adenosine deaminase) Signup and view all the answers

What type of modification is depicted in blue in the image?

Methylation of riboses Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the ribosomal proteins?

To act as carabiners Signup and view all the answers

What is the central component of each ribosomal subunit?

rRNA Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the ribosomal RNA?

It is the primary component of the ribosome and plays a critical role in protein synthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the modifications depicted in the image?

To enhance the functionality of tRNA and ribosomes Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the ribosomal proteins and the ribosomal RNA?

The ribosomal proteins cover the surface of the ribosomal RNA Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the ADAT enzyme in tRNA processing?

It is responsible for modifying tRNA Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the modifications depicted in the image?

The enhancement of tRNA and ribosome function Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

tRNA Processing

Transcription

tRNA genes are transcribed by RNA polymerase III
Produces a precursor tRNA molecule (pre-tRNA)
Pre-tRNA contains a 5' leader sequence, the tRNA sequence, and a 3' trailer sequence

Aminoacylation

Aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases attach an amino acid to the 3' end of the tRNA
Specific synthetases recognize specific tRNAs and amino acids
Amino acid is attached to the 3' end of the tRNA through an ester bond
Aminoacylated tRNA is now ready for protein synthesis

Export

Mature tRNA is transported from the nucleus to the cytoplasm
Exportin-t and Ran-GTP facilitate the transport of tRNA through the nuclear pore complex
Once in the cytoplasm, the tRNA is ready to participate in protein synthesis

Splicing

Introns (non-coding regions) are removed from the pre-tRNA
tRNA splicing is a two-step process:
1. Cuts are made at the 5' and 3' ends of the intron
2. The exons (coding regions) are ligated together
Splicing is necessary to form the mature tRNA structure

Modification

Various chemical modifications occur on the tRNA molecule
Modifications can affect tRNA stability, structure, and function
Examples of modifications:
- Methylation and pseudouridylation of nucleotides
- Addition of a CCA sequence to the 3' end
- Modification of the anticodon region to improve codon recognition

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This quiz covers the process of tRNA processing, including transcription, aminoacylation, export, splicing, and modification. Learn about the steps involved in creating mature tRNA molecules and their role in protein synthesis. Test your knowledge of tRNA processing and its importance in molecular biology.