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DNA - protein synthesis - cell division - stem cells Flashcards

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dna function

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control cell activity

codes for proteins

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where is dna found

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eukaryotes: the nucleus
prokaryotes: the cytoplasm (plasmid DNA, nucleoid)

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nucleic acid

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polymers of nucleotides

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nucleotide

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monomer of nucleic acids

pentode sugar deoxyribose, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base

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bases

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5 types
G
C
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T - only in DNA
U - only in RNA
(G-C, A-T/U)
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triplet code

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3 bases code for 1 amino acid

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gene

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a short section of DNA that codes for a protein

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RNA

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another nucleic acid
different to DNA:
- shorter
- single stranded
- found outside the nucleus
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why can’t genes leave nucleus

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molecule is too big to leave the nucleo pores

so it’s copied and the copy goes to the ribosome where proteins are assembled

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steps in protein synthesis

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  1. Transcription - copy gene

2. Translation - ‘translate’ mRNA code into amino acids

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transcription

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in the nucleus

  • gene is UNZIPPED temporarily
  • mRNA reads and PAIRS complementary bases (U not T) of each nucleotide of the template strand (DNA)
  • mRNA can LEAVE the nucleus through the nucleo pores - short, single stranded
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translation

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on ribosomes
3 nucleotides > 1 amino acid
- mRNA leaves nucleus and ATTACHES to ribosome in the cytoplasm
- tRNA brings a SPECIFIC AMINO ACID according to the triplet code on the mRNA
- base pairs on tRNA are complementary to mRNA so tRNA ATTACHES TO mRNA on ribosome
- a second specific amino acid is carried to the ribosome
- the second tRNA attaches to its complementary sequence on the mRNA
- a PEPTIDE BOND forms between 2 amino acids
- the first tRNA LEAVES
- a POLYPEPTIDE CHAIN grows on the ribosome as the message is read and more amino acids are carried

4 bases code for
20 amino acids which code for
all proteins

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mRNA

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messenger RNA
carries instructions from DNA in the nucleus to the ribosome
made in nucleus
short
single stranded
contains U not T
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tRNA

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transfer RNA

carries amino acids to the ribosome

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why do cells divide

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growth, repair, replacement

- a type of asexual reproduction - makes genetically identical offspring

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cell division

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  • cell GROWS + number of organelles increases
  • DNA in chromosome REPLICATES
  • further growth and DNA is CHECKED for errors
  • MITOSIS - chromosomes move apart + 2 nuclei form
  • cytoplasm DIVIDES in two and the new cell membrane separates off to give 2 new identical cells
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DNA replication

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DNA is copied before division to ensure cells contain the same genetic info

  • double helix UNZIPS to form 2 strands
  • new bases line up using COMPLEMENTARY base pairing (A-T, C-G)
  • 2 identical strands are made
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mitosis

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  • prophase- spindle fibres extend
  • metaphase - chromosomes line up in the middle
  • anaphase - chromatids pulled apart to opposite poles
  • telophase - 2 nuclei form
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prophase

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FIRST STAGE
Chromosomes become visible
nuclear membrane dissolves
spindle fibers extend

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metaphase

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Chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell

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anaphase

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chromosome separates as spindle fibers pull them apart to opposite poles

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telophase

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FINAL STAGE
After the chromosome seperates, the cell seals off
2 nuclei form

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interphase

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period of the cell cycle between cell divisions

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how many pairs of chromosomes humans have

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23 pairs = 46 total

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diploid

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contains two sets of chromosomes (1 from mum, 1 from dad)

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why mitosis

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ensures each daughter cell is genetically identical to its parent cell (so each cell can carry out its specialised function)

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stem cells

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cells that haven’t become specialised (undergone differentiation)
can turn into many different cell types

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types of stem cells

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embryonic

adult

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embryonic stem cells

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found in embryos (blastocyst)

can develop into almost any cell type

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adult stem cells

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found in adult tissues (e.g. bone marrow)

can only become a few cell types (e.g. blood cells (red/white))

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uses of stem cells

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  • repair - replace damaged or diseased cells
  • growth - make new cells
  • research - can help leukaemia, diabetes, alzheimer’s, cancers
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why dont all cells divide

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some cells have such a unique adaptation and function (such as nerve cells) with complicated structure and pathways so division would disrupt this
- cells whose function is determined do no undergo mitosis

33
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why use your own stem cells

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your body’s immune systems may attack the donor cells and REJECT them

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