Genes 2: From Genes To Protein - 2.2 PDF

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This document provides a detailed overview of the processes involved in protein synthesis, folding, and post-translational modification. Diagrams and illustrations also support the document, making it an ideal reference guide for biology students.

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**[Genes 2: from genes to protein - 2.2]** Protein functions: - - - - DNA → RNA (transcribed) → Protein (translated) Protein synthesis - - **Protein folding** - - - - ![](media/image8.png) - - - - - - ![](media/image10.png) - - - ![](media/ima...

**[Genes 2: from genes to protein - 2.2]** Protein functions: - - - - DNA → RNA (transcribed) → Protein (translated) Protein synthesis - - **Protein folding** - - - - ![](media/image8.png) - - - - - - ![](media/image10.png) - - - ![](media/image3.png) **Alternative splicing** - - - - **Post translational modification** - - - - Types of PTM: - - ![](media/image2.png) **The proteome** **Gene expressions** Transcriptional regulations changes amount of mRNA made and amount of protein produced Transcriptional factors bind to DNA regions close to the coding region and promotes or inhibits mRNA synthesis mRNA can be intentionally degraded to remove message and reduce translation of gene → allows for diff of cells in response to environment eg: control of insulin **Proteins and tissues** - EG: - - - ![](media/image4.png) **Clinical relevance** Amelogenesis imperfecta Mutations in: - - - Cleft lip and palate

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