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Gene And Translation Pt 2 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the DNA translated to RNA that codes for proteins called

A

EXON

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2
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What is the DNA translated to RNA that are spliced out called

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INTRONS

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3
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What is the term called when Exxon’s are mixed and matched to make proteins

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Alternative splicing

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4
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Types of RNA and functions

A

Hoe

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5
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From DNA > RNA

A

mRNA (messenger rna)

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6
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Brings Amino Acids > Ribosomes

so ribosomes can attach

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tRNA (Transfer RNA)

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7
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Plays catalytic ( ribosomes) roles and structural roles in ribosomes

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Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)

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8
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1 unit

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Monomer

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9
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> 1 unit

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Polymer

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10
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H
                                      |
                         NH2- C- COOH
                                      |
                                     R
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Generic structure of Amino Acid

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11
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Determines how the protein folds and the identity

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R group in amino acid

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12
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NH2

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Amino acid

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13
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COOH

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Carboxyl

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14
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1:1 ratio

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DNA> mRNA

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15
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3:1 ratio

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mRNA > protein (codon)

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16
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What is the strand of DNA called that codes for mRNA

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Template Strand

17
Q

What regulates transcription

A

Transcription factors binding to promoter

18
Q

What are the three stages of transcription

A

Initiation- start

Elongation- making

Termination- end

19
Q

Where are proteins modified?

A

Endoplasmic reticulum

20
Q

Structures

21
Q

Sequence of amino acids

A

Primary structure

22
Q

Alpha helix beta sheet

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2ndary structure

23
Q

R groups repel or attract

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Tertiary structure

24
Q

Protein subunits form shapes or groups

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Quarternary structure

25
Q

What are the two different types of protein mutations

A

Large ans small

26
Q

Deletion of gene

Insertion of gene

A

Large protein

27
Q

Point mutation frameshift

A

Small protein

28
Q

What are 2 types of point mutations

A

Single substitution ( changes amino acid)

Silent ( doesn’t change amino acid)

Biology : Gene Transcription and Translation (2 decks)

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