Transcription

Question 1

Templates?

Answer 1

The strand that is complementary to RNA. - Non coding, Anti sense

Question 2

Coding (Sense) strand

Answer 2

The strand that is identical to RNA. T>U. Coding, +, Sense

Question 3

What is the direction of transcription (and replication)

Answer 3

Read up. Write down. It is transcribed from 5’ to 3’. Write it down.

Question 4

What determines the start site of replication?

Answer 4

Proteins (Transcription factors?) (Euka)
Promoter (Both Euka & Proka)

Question 5

What are the post transaltion modifications of RNA?

Answer 5

Cleave, Splicing, Base modification

Question 6

What’s another word for RNA?

Answer 6

Transcript

Question 7

Whats the main difference in Transcription/Translation in Proka and Euka?

Answer 7

Proka= Transcription &Translation are simultaneous
Euka= Transcription and translation are not simultaneous

Question 8

Conventions:

Answer 8

5’ is on the top left.

Question 9

On what strand is the promoter?

Answer 9

Coding strand?

Question 10

What does the promoter do?

Answer 10

Dictates the transcription site
Regulates the transcription of the gene.

Question 11

What are the types of topoisomerases in Prokaryotic transcription?

Answer 11

Topoisomerase type I