Chapter 23- RNA Synthesis-DNA Transcription Flashcards
mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA are functionally different but share what and transcribed from what?
chemically identical but functionally different molecules of RNA transcribed from DNA anti-sense strand
prokaryotic ribosome have what s units?
5s, 16s, 23s rRNA
eukaryotic ribosome have what s units?
5s, 5.8s, 18s, and 28s
ribosomal RNA have sequence complementarity to regions of
mRNA
rRNA is a structural component of
ribosome
tRNA bind what to its ends?
mRNA to 5’ and amino acid to 3’
tRNA acts as an adapter to carry amino acid elements of protein as coded for by what?
mRNA
The 5’ terminus of tRNA is what?
base paired
The 3 ‘ terminus of tRNA is what?
a four base single stranded region, XCCA-3’-OH= CCA (acceptor stem)
Where is the site of amino acid attachment on the tRNA?
3’ CCA on the adenine
tRNA is made up of what modified bases?
dihydrouridine (DHU), ribosylthymine (rT), pseudouridine (Ψ), Inosine (I)
most abundant RNA?
rRNA (80%)
least abundant RNA?
mRNA (5%)
what does mRNA do?
carry the information stored in DNA in the nucleus to the cytoplasm where ribosome can make it into protein
What codon initiates translation?
AUG (methionine)
What codons terminate translation?
UAG, UGA, UAA
what is polycistronic mRNA and who has this?
polycistronic (polygenic), carry information for synthesis of several peptides from a single mRNA; only prokaryotes have this
mRNA in eukaryotes contain?
information for only a single polypeptide, contain exons (after introns spliced out)
what is pre-mRNA?
hnRNA (heterogeneous RNA)
where does translation occur in eukaryotes?
to cytoplasm on ribosomes
What does post translational modification include?
addition of 7-methylguanosine cap, poly A tail (AAAAA), and splicing (alternative splicing, RNA editing)
small nuclear RNA (snRNA) mediate what?
processing of large precursor molecules (primary transcripts) of mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA within the nucleus to produce the functional molecules for export to the cytosol
RNA synthesis is very similar to DNA synthesis except that
RNA synthesis does not require a primer to initiate transcription and 5’-end of growing RNA molecule has a triphosphate (for cap)
What are distinct features of eukaryotic transcription?
- Transcription initiates from many more sites than replication
- There are many more molecules of RNA polymerase per cell than DNA polymerase
- RNA polymerase proceeds at a rate much slower than DNA polymerase (approx. 50~100 bases/sec for RNA vs. near 1000 bases/sec for DNA)
- The fidelity of RNA polymerization is much lower than DNA. This is allowable since the aberrant RNA molecules can simply be turned over and new correct molecules made
Describe features of e.coli RNA polymerase
consists of 5 subunits (α2ββ’σ-holoenzyme)
Describe the subunits of e.coli RNA polymerase
β’-DNA binding
β-binds rNTP substrates and interact with σ
σ-recognize promoter sequences on DNA
w/o σ holoenzyme is called core enzyme
Characteristics specific to prokaryotic transcription initiation
no primer is required
after initiation, RNA polymerase holoenzyme loses the σ subunit and core enzyme (α2ββ’ subunits) carries out elongation
Characteristic of transcription elongation
mRNA is synthesized 5’ to 3’ direction from template strand (mRNA sequence is homologous to sense DNA strand)
Name 4 inhibitors of transcription initiation
Rifamycin B, Rifampin (rifampicin), Actinomycin D, and amanitin (toxic product of Amanita phalloides mushrooms
MOA of Rifamycin B
binds to β subunit of RNA polymerase, block binding of incoming rNTP at the initiation site preventing transcription initiation
MOA of Rifampin (rifampicin)
prevents the translocation of RNA polymerase along the DNA template thereby inhibiting transcription initiation
Can inhibit eukaryotic mitochondrial RNA polymerases but requires higher concentrations
Does rifamycin B and rifampin inhibit eukaryotic RNA? What can these be used to treat?
No, Since these compounds do not inhibit eukaryotic RNA polymerases, they have proven useful in the treatment of tuberculosis and gram-positive bacterial infections
MOA of Actinomycin D and what is it used to treat?
an intercalater that inhibits transcription initiation by binding to DNA, useful drug for treating childhood neoplasms (Wilms’ tumor) and choriocarcinoma
Termination sites of RNA synthesis have what characteristics?
- An inverted repeat base sequence containing a central non-repeating segment
- High G+C content sequence
- High A+T content sequence that result in 6~8 Uracil in RNA
What are subregions of prokaryotic promoter sites in RNA synthesis?
-35 sequence
Prinbow box
Two kinds of events in prokaryotic transcription termination
- self-terminating (dependent on the DNA base sequence only, termination factor independent)
- those that require termination protein Rho (termination factor dependent)
What is the action/function of Rho protein?
Rho binds to DNA:RNA hybrid region of a transcription bubble -> through its helices activity unwinds the newly synthesized RNA from the bubble -> terminates transcription
What happens in Rho independent termination?
inverted repeat DNA sequences are copied to RNA sequences -> then forms hair pin loop-> causes RNA polymerase to stop polymerization and terminal the transcription process
What happens if you eat mushrooms containing Amanitin?
amanitin a toxic cyclic octapeptide lead to rapid inhibition of RNA polymerase II and III and manifest mainly in liver. After 6-24 hours violent cramping and diarrhea set in, by 3rd day false remission sets in. On 4th or 5th day death will occur unless a liver transplant is done
Describe the 4 characteristics specific to eukaryotic RNA transcription
- Transcription and Translation in Eukaryotes are separated in space and time: enables eukaryotes to regulate gene expression in much more intricate ways, contributing to the variety of eukaryotic forms and functions
- RNA is stabilized through post-transcriptional modification steps: 5’ capping, splicing, poly A tailing
- RNA is synthesized by three types of RNA polymerases: RNA Pol I, II, III
- Promoters contain a TATA box near the start site for transcription
What are the 3 classes of eukaryotic RNA polymerases and what are they for?
- Pol I- for rRNA (nucleolus)
- Pol II- for mRNA and snRNA
- Pol III- for tRNA, 5s rRNA
What are the sensitivities of eukaryotic RNA polymerases to amanitin?
Pol I- amanitin insensitive
Pol II- strongly inhibited by amanitin
Pol III- inhibited by high amounts of amanitin
Are any of the eukaryotic RNA polymerases sensitive to rifampin?
eukaryotic pol is typically insensitive to Rifampin but “mitochondrial RNA pol” is sensitive
Describe eukaryotic promoter sites
Have complex promoters; TATA box and CAAT box
Many non-pol factors (transcription factors) required for binding of the enzyme to DNA
Describe eukaryotic holoenzymes
Huge holoenzymes; 2 large subunits, <10 small subunits
What structural features do RNA pol I, II, and III have in common?
- All 3 are big, multimeric proteins (500-700 kD)
- All have 2 large subunits with sequences similar to β and β’ in E. coli RNAP, so catalytic site may be conserved
- All have subunit homologs of α and ω in E. coli RNAP
These features are shared by RNAPs across species
What is the general function of TFIID
Binds TATA box, bends DNA
Regulatory targets, one binds Inr (initiator element)
What is the general function of TFIIA
Stabilizes (TBP-TATA complex) promoter binding by TBP (TATA binding protein)
What is the general function of TFIIB
Recruits RNAPII, defines start site
What is the general function of TFIIF
Binds RNAPII; destabilizes non-specific DNA interactions of RNAPII, positions template during initiation
What is the general function of TFIIE
Assists recruitment and activity of TFIIH, promoter melting
What is the general function of TFIIH
ATPase, CTD kinase, helicase
Promoter melting and escape
What factors does RNA pol II require to bind?
Gene specific transcription factors (TFIID, TFIIA, TFIIB, TFIIF, TFIIE, TFIIH)