Chapter 18: Non-coding RNA Flashcards
1
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Non-coding RNA (ncRNA)
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An RNA that does not encode a polypeptide
2
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ncRNAs have an array of functions as they can bind to different types of __________ to affect _________
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Molecules, processes
3
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Scaffold
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act as binding site for groups of proteins to form a complex
4
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Guide
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guide a protein to a specific location on DNA
5
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Alteration of Protein Function
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may bind to protein and alter its function - now it acts as a catalyst or is now able to bind to another molecule
6
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Ribonezyme
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has a catalytic function
7
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Blocker
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physically blocks cellular process from happening, such as antisense RNA
8
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Decoy
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may bind to another ncRNA to prevent it from functioning.
EX. a decoy may bind to antisense ncRNA to prevent it from blocking translation
