L10: Protein Synthesis Flashcards

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Proteins are polymers of what?

A

Amino Acids

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What two molecules ensure the correct assembly sequence of DNA?

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tRNA and mRNA

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What is deacylated or uncharged tRNA?

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tRNA molecule which has had its amino acid removed

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What do you call a tRNA molecule bound to a growing polypeptide chain?

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Peptidyl tRNA

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5
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What shape is tRNA

A

Clover

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6
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What are the two ends of the chain referred to as?

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3’ and 5’

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7
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Which end has an amino acid attached to it?

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3’

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8
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What bond is used to attach the amino acid?

A

Ester Bond

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9
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What causes the clover shape of the molecule?

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Intramolecular base-pairing

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10
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Does tRNA have a codon or an anticodon?

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Anticodon

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What is a codon?

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Base triplet in mRNA (three bases that code for an amino acid)

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12
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Does each amino acid have a unique codon that codes for it’s synthesis?

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No. Multiple codons can code for each amino acid.

e.g the following all code for serine
UCA
UCC
UCG
UCU
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13
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Which bases in the codon are the most crucial for coding?

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The first two

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14
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Why is it important for multiple codons to code for the same amino acid?

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It gives tolerance against mutations. If one of the bases is changed, there is a chance it will still produce the correct amino acid

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15
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How many amino acids can only be coded by one codon?

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Just two - Tryptophan and methionine. Fortunately, tryptophan this is abundant in our diet

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16
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How many amino acids are coded for by 4 or more codons

A
Leucine
Valine
Glycine
Serine
Proline
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17
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What are the start codons?

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Just AUG (also codes for methionine)

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18
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What are the stop codons?

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UAG, UAA, UGA

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19
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What are the Hydrophobic amino acids?

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Valine, Leucine, Isoleucine, Methionine, Proline

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20
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What are the basic amino acids?

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Histidine, Arginine, Lysine

BASICally, Shallow HAL has a POSITIVE message

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21
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What are the acidic amino acids?

A

Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid

ACID and Glue Always have NEGATIVE effects

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22
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What are the sulphuric amino acids?

A

Cysteine, Methionine

SULPHUR Creates Malodours

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23
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What are the amide amino acids?

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Asparagine, Glutamine

AMID us Are Ghosts

24
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What are the aromatic amino acids?

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Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Tryptophan

AROMATIC People Try Tripping

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What are the nucleophilic amino acids?
Serine, Threonine, Cysteine
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What are the alcohol amino acids?
Serine, threonine | ALCOHOL is a SERIous THREat
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When reading a DNA sequence and using the mRNA codon table, to determine the amino acids formed, what is the first step?
You have to work out the matching base pair sequence. So A becomes U, T becomes A, G becomes C and C becomes G.
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What is transcription?
DNA -> RNA
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What is translation?
RNA -> Protein
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Where does transcription take place?
Nucleus
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Why does transcription take place in the nucleus?
DNA is too big to leave, therefore its sequence is transcribed onto a strand of mRNA, which is small enough to leave through the nuclear pores
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Which molecule unzips the DNA strands?
Helicase
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After its coding, the mRNA is premature and requires additional steps. Outline the sequence required to mature the mRNA
1. Add 5' phosphorylated 7-methyl guanosine cap 2. Add 3' poly-A-tail 3. Splice off introns
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Which end is given a cap?
5'
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What is the 5' cap made from?
Phosphorylated 7-methyl guanosine
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Which enzyme adds the phosphorylated 7-methyl guanosine cap to the 5' end of the pre-mRNA?
Guanyltransferase
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What are the three main functions of the 5' cap?
1. Ensures exportation of mRNA from nucleus 2. Prevents degradation of mRNA by 5' exonucleases 3. Promotes translation
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What sequence signals the cleavage of the mRNA?
AUAAAA at the 3' end
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What is done after cleaving the 3' end of the mRNA?
200 adenosine residues are added as a tail
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Which enzyme cleaves the 3' end?
Endonuclease
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Which enzyme adds the poly-A tail?
Poly-A-polymerase
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What are the three main functions of the poly-A-tail?
1. Protect mRNA from 3' exonucleases 2. Ensures export of mRNA from the nucleus 3. Terminates translation
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Why is splicing necessary?
During transcription, unused base sequences (introns) are formed. These introns need to be cut out
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How can a single gene code for many different proteins?
Splicing variations will lead to different codon sequences
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Describe a mature strand of mRNA
5' cap - 5' UTR - Start Codon - Coding Region - Sop Codon - 3' UTR - 3' Poly-A-Tail
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What two subunits form a ribosome?
60S and 40S
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In translation, what happens in the initiation phase?
Ribosome binds to 5' end of mRNA, aminoacylated tRNA carrying methionine hydrogen bonds to the AUG start codon
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In translation, what happens during the elongation phase?
Addition of amino acids to the growing polypeptide chain as aminoacylated tRNAs are matched to the sequence. Peptidyl transferase forms covalent peptide bonds between amino acids
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What is a peptide bond?
Bond formed by dehydration synthesis. Bonds amino acids together. Carboxyl group and amino group joined and water is released.
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In translation, what happens during the termination phase?
Stop codon is reached and the ribosome separates (40S and 60S) and releases the polypeptide
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Once synthesised, what else needs to be done to make the protein functional?
Secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structure must be acquired through folding and assembly
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What causes Sickle Cell Anaemia?
Mutation that means Glutamic Acid is replaced with Valine
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What happens to blood cells in Sickle Cell Anaemia?
Haemoglobin crystallises and causes a sickle shaped. These cannot carry oxygen and get stuck in blood vessels
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What are the clinical consequences of Sickle Cell Anaemia?
Tissue ischaemia - causes pain and infarction Immunity to malaria
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How do you contract Sickle Cell Anaemia?
It is inherited or caused by a mutation in your own DNA
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Why is Sickle Cell Anaemia common in Sub-Saharan Africa?
It provides protection against malaria, and so has been passed on through natural selection