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Lesson 4 - Genes and Development Flashcards

1
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principles in gene development

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  1. genomic equivalence
  2. selective gene expression
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all cells contain identical set of genes

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genomic equivalence

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expts in genomic equivalence

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  1. Spemann
  2. Briggs & King
  3. Wolffian regeneration
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different cells activate different genes at different times

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selective gene expression

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“__ __ __ from the same __ __”

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  • differential gene expression
  • nuclear repertoire
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from DNA to chromosome

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  1. DNA
  2. Nucleosome
  3. Solenoid
  4. Looped Chromosome
  5. Condensed Chromosome
  6. Mitotic Chromosome
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dna size

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2nm

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nucleosome size

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11nm

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solenoid size

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30nm

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looped chromosome size

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300nm

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condensed chromosome size

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700nm

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mitotic chromosome size

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1,400 nm

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  • 10 year project
  • physically map the human genome
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the human genome project

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duration of the human genome project

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1988-2003

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human genome

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3x10^9 bp)

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results of the human genome project:
total no. of genes

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~30K

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17
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results of the human genome project:
shortest gene

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histone - 500 NT

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results of the human genome project:
largest gene

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DMD (dystrophin gene) - 2,200kb

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results of the human genome project:
Chrom I

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2,968 genes

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results of the human genome project:
Chrom Y

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231 genes

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21
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results of the human genome project:
Chrom 17

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associated with diseases

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22
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eukaryotic gene structure

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  1. promoter region
  2. cap sequence or ACATTG
  3. ATG codon
  4. exons
  5. introns
  6. translation termination codon
  7. 3’ untranslated region
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23
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binding site of RNA polymerase and subseqent initiation of transcription

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promoter region

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  • transcription initiation stie
  • represents the 5’ end of RNA, which will receive a “cap” of modified nucleotide soon after it is transcribed
  • vary among genes; necessary for the binding of mRNA to ribosomes and its translation
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cap sequence or ACATTG

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cap sequence or

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ACATTG

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26
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why is cap sequence necessary

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for the binding of mRNA to ribosomes and its translation

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27
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for initation of translation

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ATG codon

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  • intervening sequence between initiation points of transcription & translation
  • determines the rate of translation initiation
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leader sequence

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29
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base pairs coding for a protein

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exons

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  • non-coding sequences interspersed among the exons
  • may be longer and more numerous than exons
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introns

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TAA

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translation termination codon

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translation termination codon

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TAA

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33
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  • transcribed but not translated into protein
  • AATAA sequence where a “tail” of adenylate resudes are added
  • poly(A)tail confers stability and translatability on the mRNA
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3’ untranslated region

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34
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sequence in the 3’ untranslated region

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AATAA

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35
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how many adenylate residues are added in AATAA sequence

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200-300

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36
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confers stability and translatability on the mRNA

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poly (A) tail

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37
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Levels of control

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  1. differential gene transcription
  2. selective RNA processing
  3. selective mRNA translation
  4. differential protein modification
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levels of gene control

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  1. transcription
  2. posttranscriptional
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39
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to become an active protein the RNA must be?

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  1. processes into mRNA (removal of introns)
  2. translocated from nucleus to cytoplasm
  3. translated by the protein-synthesizing apparatus
  4. posttranslationally moified to become active
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two types of regulatory elements

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  1. cis-regulators
  2. trans-regulators
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represent specific DNA seqence on a given chromosome which act only on adjacent genes

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cis-regulators

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dfiferent types of cis-regulators

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  1. promoters
  2. enhancers
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  • required for the binding of RNA polymerase and accurate initiation of transcription
  • specify the times and places of transcription
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promoters

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  • DNA sequence
  • activate the utilization of the promoter
  • control the efficiency and rate of transcript
  • functions by binding to transcription factors
  • activate only promoters on the same chromosomes
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enhancers

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promoter structure

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  • TATA box or Goldberg-Hogness box
  • about 30 bp
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where is TATA box found

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~30bp upstream from site where transcription begins

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47
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can be analyzed by determining which of its bases are necessary for efficient transcription

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functional anatomy

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48
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promoter function

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  1. bind RNA polymerase
  2. specify the places and times the transcription can occur from the gene
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will not bind to naked DNA sequence

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eukaryotic RNA polymerases

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50
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what do eukaryotic RNA polymerases require to bind efficiently to the promoter

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protein factors

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51
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transcribes protein-coding genes

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RNA pol II

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52
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how many protein have been shown necessary for the proper initation of transction by RNA pol II

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6

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proteins that have been shown necessary for the proper initation of transction by RNA pol II

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basal transcription factors

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54
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recognizes the TATA box through one of its subunits

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TFIID

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55
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subunit of TFIID

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TATA-binding protein (TBP)

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56
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TFIID serves as the what?

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  • foundation of transcription initiation complex
  • serves to keep nucleosome from forming in this region
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stabilizes TFIID

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TFIIA

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58
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TFIID can bind to what after stabilizied by TFIIA

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TFIIB

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59
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other transcription factors used to release RNA pol from complex

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TFIIE, F, G

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60
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requirement for enhancers

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  1. DNA sequence that can activate the utilization of a promoter, controlling the efficiency and rate of transcription from that particular promoter
  2. primary elements responsible for tissue-sepcific transcription
  3. function by binding specific regulatory proteins called transcription factors
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function of enhancers

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regulate the temporal and tissue-specific expression of all differentially regulated genes

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62
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importance of enhancers

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  1. required by genes for their transcription
  2. major determinant of differential transcription in space and time
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the combination of transcription factors that causes particular genes to be transcribed

64
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the same transcription factors that activate the transcription of one gene can be used to what?

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repress the transcription of other genes

65
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repress tha transcription of other genes

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negative enhancers = silencers

66
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  • soluble molecules from one gene and interact with genes on the same or different chromosomes
  • with sequence specific DNA-binding domain
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trans-regulators

67
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trans-regulators have sequence specific __ __ __

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DNA-binding domain

68
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enables that transcription factor to interact with proteins involved in binding RNA polymerase

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trans-activating domain

69
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  • proteins that bind to enhancer or promoter reigons and interact to activate or repress the transcription of a particular gene
  • can bind to specific DNA sequences
  • can be grouped together in families based on similarities in structure
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transcription factors

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share a common framework structure in their DNA-binding sites, and slight differences in the amino acids at the binding site can alter the sequence of the DNA to whcih the factor binds

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transcription factors

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Three major domains of transcription factors

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  1. DNA-binding domain
  2. trans-activating domain
  3. protein-protein interaction domain
72
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recognizes a particular DNA sequence

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DNA-bingind domain

73
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  • activates or suppresses the transcription of the gene whose promoter or enhancer it has bound
  • enables the transcription factor to interact with proteins involved in binding RNA polymerase
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trans-activating domain

74
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allows the transcription factor’s activity to be modulated by TAFs or other transcription factors

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protein-protein interaction domain

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  • are sequences tat act specifically to block transcription
  • useful in restricting the transcription of a particular gene to a particular geoup of cells or regulating the timing of the gene’s expression
76
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ex of silencer

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when the endodermal tube contacts with the cardiac mesoderm, the heart precursors are able to instruct the endodermal tube to begin forming the liver and to start transcribing liver-specific genes

77
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Trans-regulatory factors

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  1. homeodomain proteins
  2. zing finger standard
  3. basic helix-loop helix TF
  4. basic leucine zipper
  5. nuclear hormone receptors
  6. Sox-2 TF
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  • critical for specifying the anterior-posterior body axes
  • 60aa arranged in a helix-turn-helix, such that the third helix extends into the major groove of the DNA it recognizes
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homeodomain proteins

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major groove of Hox tf

80
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minor groove of Hox TF

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mutation transform body segment to another

82
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region that comprises the homeodomain and then 2nd DNA-binding region

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POU domain

83
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  • has two or more “DNA-binding fingers” helical domains
  • coordinatied by 2 cysteins and 2 histidines
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zinc finger standard

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ex. of zinc finger

85
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critical for kidney and gonads development

86
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for hindbrain development

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  • binds to DNA via a region of basic AA (10-13 res)
  • may form a dimer with positive or negative regulators
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basic helix-loop helix TF (bHLH)

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ex. of basic helix-loop helix TF

89
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alpha helix with several luecine reside that bind with other bZip proteins

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basic leuzine zipper (bZip)

90
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mediate the effect of hormones on genes

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nuclear hormone receptors

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bends DNA from “I” to “L”

92
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important in mammalian primary sex determination

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types of RNA polymerase

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  1. RNA Pol I
  2. RNA Pol II
  3. RNA Pol III
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transcribes large ribosomal RNAs

95
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crucial to cell differentiation - determine which genes transcribed and produced

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transcription of a gene

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post-transcriptional processes

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  1. capping
  2. polyadenylation
  3. splicing
97
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addition of 7-methyl-guanylate to the 5’ end of pre-mRNA

98
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what is added during capping

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7-methyl-guanylate

99
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  • a chain of 150-200 adenylate nucleotide is attached to the 3’ end of the pre-mRNA after transcription
  • stabilize the mRNA and alloows its exit and translation
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polyadenylation

100
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how many adenylate nucleotide is added during polyadenylation

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150-200 adenylate

101
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removal of non-coding sequences from pre-mRNA to produce the mature mRNA

102
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acts on the gene

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epigenetic mechanism

103
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chemical modifications

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  1. methylation
  2. acetylation
104
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can inactivate genes

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methylation of DNA

105
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allows DNA unpacking and transcription

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acetylation of histones

106
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  • might change the structure of the gene thus regulation its activity
  • stabilizies nucleosomes and prevents transcription factors from binding
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DNA methylation

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three areas in which DNA methylation can contribute to differential gene activity

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  1. methylation of promoter
  2. responsible for distinguishing certain egg-derived and sperm-derived genes in mammals
  3. continued repression of the genes on one of the two X chromosomes in each female mammalian cell
108
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temporal and spatial regulation on genes encoding tissue-specific proteins

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methylation of promoter

109
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only one will be expressed during early development

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distinguishing between certain egg/sperm-derived genes

110
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where does methylation occur exclusively

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lysine 9 of histone 3
(H3-K9)

111
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what does methylation promote binding of

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HP1 proteins (heterochromatin proteins)

112
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condensed and replicates after most of the chromatin

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heterochromatin

113
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genes are active only if derived from paternal

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gene imprinting

114
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  • removal of acetyl group
  • H4 lysine 16
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deacetylation

115
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deacetylation

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H4 lysine 16

116
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removes the positive charge from histone reducing the force of attraction with DNA leading to wider opening of the chromatin

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acetylation of lysine

117
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  • restores the positive charges and promotes close attraction between histone and DNA
  • condensed chromosome
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deacetylation

118
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200 or so adenyl groups added to the 3’ end

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polyadenylation

119
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initiates transcription producing 20-25 NT

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CTD (carboxyl terminal domain)

120
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% of genes repressed in a cell

121
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% of genes expressed in a cell

122
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control of gene expression before transcription

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  1. selective gene amplification
  2. gene rearrangement
  3. chemical modifications
123
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posttranscriptional-selective RNA processing

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  1. censorship
  2. hnRNA splicing
124
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which nuclear transcripts are processed into cytoplasmic messages “chosen few”

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censorship

125
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the same nuclear RNA is spliced into different mRNAs

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hnRNA splicing

126
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% of human genes that are alternatively spliced

127
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  • process results in down regulation of a gene at the RNA level (after transcription)
  • there is also gene silencing at the transcriptional level
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post-transcriptional gene silencing (PTGS)

128
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other term for post-transcriptional gene silencing (PTGS)

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RNA interference / RNAi

129
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gene silencing at transcriptional level

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  1. transposons
  2. retroviral genes
  3. heterochromatin
130
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splicesosome complex

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splicing regular protein+ snRNPS & SF joined

131
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joins exons

132
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important source of protein diversity

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alternative gene splicing

133
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different types of alternative RNA splicing

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  1. alternative 5’ splicing
  2. alternative 3’ splicing
  3. intron retention
  4. mutually exclusive exons
  5. exon skipping
134
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part of an exon may be included in the splicing at 5’ end

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alternative 5’ splicing

135
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part of an exon may be included in the splicing at 3’ end

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alternative 3’ splicing

136
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an intron is included in the final mRNA

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intron retention

137
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% of human genes with intron retention

138
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different exons found in 2 diferent mRNAs

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mutually exclusive exons

139
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2x bigger than ordinary baby zebra

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zebroid foal

140
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  • the longer an mRNA persists, the more protein can be translated from it
  • stability of a message - length of its poly(A) tail depends upon sequences in the 3’ untranslated region
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differential mRNA longevity

141
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polyadenylation confers stability

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increase rate of translation

142
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affects longevity of casein during lactation

143
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  • stored oocyte mRNA - informations are dormant until translated at/near fertilization
  • activated by ionic signals at fertilization/ovulation
  • other stored messages encode proteins that determine the fate of cells
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selective inhibition of mRNA translation

144
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provide positional information in the Drosophila embryo

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bicoid and nanos

145
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  • time of mRNA translation regulated, but so is the place of RNA expression
  • after fertilization, it is found only in vegetal blastomeres
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control of RNA expression by cytoplasmic localization

146
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post-translational modifications

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  1. phosphorylation
  2. lipidation
  3. ubiquitination
  4. disulfide bond
  5. acetylation
  6. glycosylation
147
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adds a phosphate to serine, threonine or tyrosine

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phosphorylation

148
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attaches a lipid, such as a fatty acid, to a protein chain

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lipidation

149
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adds ubitquitin to a lysine reside of a target protein marking it for destruction

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ubiquitination

150
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covalently links the 5’ atoms of two different cysteine residues

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disulfide bond

151
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adds an acetyl group to the N-terminus of a protein to increase stability

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acetylation

152
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attaches a sugar, usually to an “N” or “O” atom in an amino acid side chain

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glycosylation

153
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how do cells become different

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selective gene expression

154
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when does contrl of gene expression occur

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at different levels from transcription to translation

155
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initates and maintain specific gene expression

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particular combination of gene regulatory proteins (TF)

156
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gene control is a __, not a linear diagram

157
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gene is not an indepent entity controlling the synthesis of protein:

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it both directs and is directed by protein synthesis

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