Chapter 17
This chapter elucidates the fundamental processes of transcription and translation, which are pivotal for gene expression. Transcription converts DNA into mRNA in the nucleus (in eukaryotes), while translation occurs in the cytoplasm, synthesizing polypeptides from mRNA sequences. Key concepts include the roles of RNA polymerase, codons, tRNA, and ribosomal activity. Differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic processes are highlighted, along with the stages of both transcription (initiation, elongation, termination) and translation. The significance of mutations and their potential impacts on protein synthesis are also discussed.
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Chapter 17 From Gene to Protein
Basic Principles of Transcription and Translation • Transcription = DNA mRNA (mRNA =messenger RNA) • Translation = mRNApolypeptide • Occurs on ribosomes
Basic Principles of Transcription and Translation • Transcription = DNA mRNA (mRNA =messenger RNA) • Translation = mRNApolypeptide • Occurs on ribosomes DNA mRNApolypeptide
Prokaryotes • Transcription and translation occur together Figure 17.3a
Eukaryotes- • Transcription occurs in nucleus
Eukaryotes- • RNA transcripts are modified before becoming true mRNA
Eukaryotes- • Translation occurs in cytoplasm
Cellular chain of command • DNARNAamino acid (protein)
Cracking the Code • Codon = 1. Translated into an amino acid 2. Serves as a translational start/stop signal
DNA sequences in gene: • CCTCAGAGTGTG • TACGTTGCGCCC TRANSCRIPTION • RNA sequence = ? TRANSLATION • Amino acid sequence = ?
Codons must be read in the correct reading frame • Ex: “The red dog ate the cat” • Change reading frame “her edd oga tet hec at”
Concept 17.2: Transcription • DNARNA: a closer look
RNA synthesis Catalyzed by RNA polymerase 1. Pries the DNA strands apart 2. Adds and Hooks together the RNA nucleotides
Synthesis of an RNA Transcript • 3 stages of transcription: 1. Initiation 2. Elongation 3. Termination
3 steps of transcription • 1. Initiation –more specific in Eukaryotes • 2. Elongation • 3. Termination
Initiation of Transcription Prokaryote Vs. Eukaryote Promoters: Prok. = RNA Pol Bind to promoter sequence Euk. = Transcription factors bind first to TATA box then RNA pol II binds
Concept 17.4 • Translation = RNA directed synthesis of a polypeptide • mRNApolypeptide
Translation • Takes place in the cytoplasm • Ribosome attaches to an mRNA • Codon mRNA messagepolypeptide by tRNA
Amino acid attachment site tRNA- transfer RNA: 1. specific amino acid attachment site 2. base triplet called an anticodon on one end ANTI-CODON
Amino acid? tRNA- transfer RNA: 1. specific amino acid attachment site 2. base triplet called an anticodon on one end Anti-Codon? GGA
Glycine tRNA- transfer RNA: 1. specific amino acid attachment site 2. base triplet called an anticodon on one end CCU GGA
Ribosomes have 2 subunits (small + large) • Hold the tRNA and mRNA close together during translation tRNA binding sites Large Subunit P A E P A mRNA binding site Small Subunit
Building a Polypeptide • We can divide translation into three stages • Initiation • Elongation • Termination
Initiation mRNA, tRNA, and ribosome subunits assemble
Elongation: Step 2- peptide bond formation 2 1 2 1 1 2
Elongation: 2 1 1 2
Elongation: Step 3- translocation 3 2 2 1 1 2 1 2
Termination of Translation: Step 3 • Ribosome reaches a stop codon in the mRNA Release Factor
Concept 17.7 • Mutations- changes in the genetic material of a cell • Point mutations • changes in just one base pair of a gene
Normal Figure 17.23
Normal Point Mutation Figure 17.23
Types of Point Mutations • Point mutations • Base-pair substitutions • Base-pair insertions or deletions
Substitutions • A base-pair substitution • Can cause missense or nonsense Figure 17.24