29 - Translation II Flashcards
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What are the three binding sites in prokaryotic ribosomes?
- E (exit)
- P (peptidyl)
- A (aminoacyl)
What are the steps of translation synthesis in prokaryotes? (detailed with initiation factors) (4)
- IF3 and IF1 bind to the 30S subunit
- The fmet-tRNA accompanied by IF2 base pairs with the start codon
- The 50S subunit associates with the 30S subunit
- IF2 hydrolyzes GTP and IF1, IF2 and IF3 dissociate to leave the initiation complex
What are the three initiation factors needed in prokaryotic translation initiation and what do they do?
IF1 - Prevents premature binding of tRNA to A site
IF2 - Facilitates binding of fMet-tRNA to 30S subunit
IF3 - Enhances specificity of P site for fMEt-tRNA
What are the additional initiation factors that eukaryotes require (in addition to prokaryotic initiation factors)? (5)
eIF1a
eIF4e, eIF4g, eIF4f
eIF5, eIF5b
Prokaryotic translation requires three elongation factors for elongation? What are they? What else is needed?
EF-Tu
EF-Ts
EF-G
GTP needed
What are the four steps in prokaryotic elongation (details about elongation factors)?
- Incoming aminoacyl-tRNA binds GTP-bound EF-Tu
- This complex binds to A site of 70S initiation complex
- GTP is hydrolyzed and EF-Tu-GDP is released
- EF-Ts participates in recharging EF-Tu-GDP with GTP
Describe the peptide bond synthesis step of prokaryotic translation
- Nucleophilic attack by the N of the alpha-amino group (NH2) of the aminoacyl-tRNA in the A siteon the electron deficient C of the carbonyl group of the ester linkage of peptidyl-tRNA in the P site
- 23S rRNA catalyzes the reaction which involves ribose hydroxyl groups on the tRNA substrate
What part of the tRNA catalyzes formation of the peptidyl bonds?
Ribose hydroxyl groups on the 23S tRNA substrate, specifically the 2’-OH of the peptidly-tRNA bound in the P site of the ribosome
Describe the translocation step of prokaryotic translation elongation
- GTP bound EF-G (the translocase) binds the A site
- Hydrolysis of the GTP leads to a conformational shift ni the ribosome that moves the mRNA and the tRNAs by 1 codon
- Following translocation and tRNA release, the ribosome is ready to accept the next aminoacyl tRNA (aa-tRNA) and repeat the cycle
- The cycles will continue until a termination codon is reached
What are the three protein release factors that recognize stop codons for translation in bacteria?
RF1: UAA and UAG
RF2: UAA and UGA
RF3: GT{ase that promotes release
What are the steps of termination of translation in bacteria?
- Release factor binds to stop codon
- Polypeptidal-tRNA link hydrolyzed
- Release factors dissociate and are replaced by GTP-EF0G and ribosome recycling factor (RRF)
- Hydrolysis of GTP dissociates 50S subunit
- IF-3 replaces GDP-EG-G and RRF leaving 30S-IF3 complex ready for next round of protein synthesis
How do EF-G (elongation factor) and RF (release factor) fit into a site on the ribosome fitted for a tRNA?
Release factor RF2 is structurally similar to a domain in elongation factor EF-G, that in turn in structurally similar to the tRNA portion of a ternary complex of aa-tRNA/EF-Tu/GTP
Molecular mimicry: EF-G and RF ‘mimic’ a trnA in binding to the A site of the ribosome in response to a translation stop codon. In spire of their very different nature (proteins vs. tRNA)
How does translation differ in eukaryotes and prokaryotes differ? (broadly..)
- Initiation of translation is more complex in eukaryotes and requires more protein factors
- Mechanisms of control of translation are also more developed in eukaryotes
Is gene expression at the translational level specific or general?
Translational regulation can be general (affecting all genes) or specific (one or a group of genes)
What is the stringent response in E. coli?
An example of gene expression regulation at the translational level
If the cell begins to starve from a lack of amino acids, tRNAs are empty. There is induction of ppGpp synthesis which reorganizes the cell to endure tough conditions.