RNA: Protein Synthesis Flashcards
Usually double stranded
DNA
Stores genetic information, building blocks of DNA/RNA.
Nucleic acids
Usually single stranded
RNA
Three-letter code that specifies a particular AA found within mRNA. ex: 5’-AUG-3’
Codon
Basic unit of a protein
Amino Acid
Complimentary code for a codon found within tRNA. Ex: 3’-UAC-5’
Anti codon
A series of arranged codons which codes for an mRNA
Gene
A special type of RNA which codes for a protein
mRNA
Process of converting a nucleic acid(mRNA) into a protein product
Translocation
Multiple codons can code for the same Amino Acid. UUU, UUC both code for ________.
Degenerate. Phenylalanine.
A particular codon can only code for a single amino acid. GUU can only code for ________.
Unambiguous. Valine.
Genetic Code Characteristics
Unpunctuated, Non overlapping & Universal “UNU”
Genetic Code Characteristic: there is no overlap in reading codons
Non-overlapping
Genetic Code Characteristic: the genetic code is the same for all animal species
Universal
Genetic Code Characteristic: no punctuation exists between or within codons
Unpunctuated
Is the process of converting a coded message within a messenger RNA into a polypeptide structure. Include _________.
Protein synthesis. Translation.
Polypeptide structure
Protein
An adapter molecule. Bridges the gap between your mRNA & protein. Cloverleaf shaped. Each of this species holds a single _______.
Transfer RNA. AA.
Parts of tRNA: where the AA is attached
Acceptor arm
Parts of tRNA: recognition site for specific aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase. Rich in dihydrouridine.
D arm
Parts of tRNA: binds aminoacyl tRNA to ribosomal unit
Thymidine-Pseudouridine-Cytidine arm
Parts of tRNA: seven-letter code containing the anticodon
Anticodon arm
In tRNA Activation: special enzyme, ____________, bind specific AAs with their corresponding tRNAs, with the help of ____. AAs are attached via their _______ at the 3’ end of the tRNA with an _________, forming an _________.
Aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases. ATP. Carboxyl end. Ester bond. Aminoacyl tRNA.
Contains adenine & guanine
Purines
Contains thymine, cytosine & uracil
Pyrimidine
Phases of Translation
Initiation, Elongation & Termination
Translation Initiation Phase: Ribosomes dissociate into 40s and 60s subunits
Dissociation
Translation Initiation Phase: Delays reassociation, allows for other IFs to mingle with 40s
elF-3 & elF-1A
Translation Initiation Phase: elF-2 binds to
GTP
Translation Initiation Phase: elF-2 GTP complex binds to
Met-tRNA
Translation Initiation Phase: elF-2-GTP-met-tRNA complex binds to
40s
Translation Initiation Phase: eiF2 binds to GTP. elF-2 GTP complex bind to met-tRNA and elF-2-GTP-met-tRNA complex binds to 40s.
43S preinitiation complex