Gene Expression

Question 1

Describe in broad terms ‘What is a gene?’

Answer 1

X

Question 2

Describe the main differences between DNA and RNA

Answer 2

O

Question 3

Describe the three main types of RNA: ribosomal RNA, transfer RNA and messenger RNA

Answer 3

I

Question 4

Describe the general outline of the mechanism of transcription initiation, elongation and termination

Answer 4

T

Question 5

Describe in general terms the role of Transcription Factors

Answer 5

P

Question 6

Ouline the processes involved in eukaryotic RNA processing

Answer 6

P

Question 7

Describe the general outline of the mechanism of translation initiation, elongation and termination

Answer 7

A

Question 8

Describe the general structure of ribosomes in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, and appreciate how the differences are used in the antibiotic treatment

Answer 8

P

Question 9

Explain the principles of the Genetic Code, and be confident using it

Answer 9

A

Question 10

Describe the general structure of tRNA and explain how tRNA is used as genetic adaptor molecule

Answer 10

T