Lecture 8 - Features Of eukaroyotes Flashcards
Start point
The position on DNA corresponding to first base incorporated into RNA
RNA polymerase I
Location: Nucleolus RNA products: pre-rRNA —> 5.8S, 18S and 28S rRNA
RNA polymerase II
Location: nucleoplasm RNA products: pre-MRNA and some snRNAs
RNA polymerase III
Location: nucleoplasm RNA products: tRNA, 5S rRNA, U6 snRNA (spliceosome) and 7SL RNA (signal recognition particle)
What subunits are present in RNA polymerase I,II,III?
Rpb5, Rpb6, Rpb8, Rpb10 and Rpb12
How many subunits in Archaeal?
13 subunits
How many subunits in E.coli?
5 subunits
TFIIA
Subunit: 2 Stabilises TBP and TFIID binding Blocks the inhibitory effects of TAF1 and other proteins
TFIIB
Subunit:1 Stabilises TFIID- promoter binding. Contributes to transcription start site selection Help recruit RNA polymerase II TFIIF to the core promoter
TFIID
Subunit: 1 and 14 Bind TATA element and deforms the promoter DNA. Platform for the assembly of TFIIB and TAFd. Binds Inr, MTE, DPE and DCE promoter elements
TFIIE
Subunit: 2 Helps to recruit TFIIH to the core promoter and is required for promoter melting
TFIIF
Subunit: 3 Bind RNA polymerase II and is involved in recruiting the polymerase to the pre-initiation complex. Required to recruit EFIIE and EFIIH to the pre-imitation complex
TFIIH
Subunit: 10 Functions in Transcription and DNA repair. It has kinase and helicase activities and is essential for open complex formation
RNA Polymerisation
The 3’OH group of the last ribonucleotide asses to the chain reacts with an incoming ribonucleoside 5’triphosphate
How many RNA polymerase a do eukaryotes have?
3
Each RNA polymerase in eukaryotes is specifically dedicated to ?
rRNA,mRNA or tRNA
Eukaryotic RNA polymerase requires
A number of transcription factors Factors to modify chromatin structure to allow RNA polymerase access
RNA polymerase I no of subunits
14
RNA polymerase II no of subunits
12
RNA Polymerase III number of subunits
17
Do eukaryotic RNA Polymerase share subunits?
Some but not others
Shared subunits between eukaryotic RNA Polymerase I,II,III
Rpb5, Rpb6, Rpb8, Rpb10 and Rpb12
Are there RNA polymerase II homologous in RNA polymerase I and III?
Many RNA polymerase II subunits have homologs in RNA polymerase I and/or III
Bacterial RNA polymerase subunits has at least … homolog in each eukaryotic polymerase
One
RNA polymerase separates the two strands of DNA in a transient …
Bubble
Role of the transient DNA bubble?
It uses one strand as a template to direct synthesis of a complementary sequence of RNA
What is the length of transient DNA bubble?
12 to 14bp
What is the length of RNA-DNA hybrid within transient DNA bubble?
8 to 9bp
What are the 3 stages of transcription ?
Initiation, elongation and termination
What is the role of RNA polymerase in transcription?
RNA polymerase binds to a promoter site on DNA to form a closed complex RNA polymerase initiates transcription after opening the DNA duplex to form transcription bubble (open complex) RNA polymerase then escapes the promoter During elongation the transcription bubble moves along DNA The RNA chain is extended in 5’ to 3’ direction by adding nucleotides to the 3’end When transcription terminates: The DNA duplex reform.
RNA polymerase dissociates at a terminator site
What are the two forms of transcription initiation ?
Focused and dispersed