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Molecular Biology – Part 3: RNA Processing and Translation

An in-depth adventure through RNA Processing and Translation. Strengthen your scientific thinking and biological experimental design skills.

About this course

In Part 3 of 7.28x, you’ll explore translation of mRNA to protein, a key part of the central dogma of biology. Do you know how RNA turnover or RNA splicing affects the outcome of translation? Although not official steps in the central dogma, the mechanisms of RNA processing strongly influence gene expression.

Syllabus

Week 1: Translation I – Overview and Key Players Week 2: Translation II – Elongation Week 3: Translation III – Initiation and Termination Week 4: Translation IV – Regulation of Translation Week 5: RNA Splicing I – Mechanisms Week 6: RNA Splicing II – Proofreading and Alternative Splicing Week 7: RNA Turnover I – Assays and General Mechanisms Week 8: RNA Turnover II – Specific Bacterial and Eukaryotic Mechanisms.

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What is the process of tRNAs bringing amino acids into the ribosome?

As each codon passes through the ribosome, tRNAs bring the proper amino acids into the ribosome. One at a time, the ribosome then attaches these amino acids to the growing chain. Messenger RNA. Messenger RNA is transcribed in the nucleus and then enters the cytoplasm.

What is the process of translating a sequence of amino acids into a sequence of amino acids called?

The process that converst the sequence of bbases in an mRNA into a sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain called translation. mRNA and tRNA are complementary to one another. A tRNA molecule carries a set of three unpaired bases called an anticodon that pair specifically with the matching bases of the mRNA codon.

What is a codon in peptides?

Every set of three consecutive bases is called a codon. Every codon codes for a specific amino acid to add to the polypeptide chain.

How does tRNA bind to mRNA?

The tRNA floats away from the ribosome, allowing the ribosome to bind another tRNA. The ribosome moves along the mRNA, from right to left, binding new tRNA molecules and amino acids. Completing the Polypeptide. The process continues until the ribosome reaches one of the three stop codons.

What is the role of tRNA in ribosomes?

The tRNA molecules deliver exactly the right amino acid called for by each codon on the mRNA. The tRNA molecules are, in effect, adaptors that enable the ribo some to "read" the mRNA's message accurately and to get the translation just right.

How many nucleotides are in a codon?

Nucleotides in Codons. BBecause there are three nucleotides in each codon and four different nucleotides, there are 4 to the third power (4 cubed), or 64, possible triplet combinations. Since there are only 20 mino acids for which to code, many amino acids have more than one codon.

Where are amino acids assembled?

Amino acids are assembled into a polypeptide chin at the ribosome. This polypeptide chain then assumes a three-dimensional structure based on its amino aicd sequence, and the structure determines tha protein's function. The order and number oa mino acids in this protein are determined by the three nucleotide "triplet" letter sequences known as codons found on the mRNA molecule.

What is the process of translation?

The translation is a process by which ribosomes present in the cytoplasm (on endoplasmic reticulum) synthesize the proteins from an mRNA. The RNA Translation occurs by 3 steps like. 1.Initiation. 2.

What is the start codon for translation?

Initiation. To start the process of translation, the start codon AUG must first be recognized. This codon codes for the amino acid methionine. Aeukaryotic ribosome has two parts, the smaller 40s subunit, and the larger 60s subunit. First, the tRNA carrying methionine attaches to the small ribosomal subunit.

What is the peptide bond between tRNAs?

The two amino acids of the corresponding tRNAs are in such close proximity that they form a peptide bond between them. This link is energetically favorable. The amino acid bonded to the first tRNA breaks its bond with the tRNA, and the amino acid attaches to the 2nd.

How does amino acid tRNA work?

This reaction is catalyzed by aminoacyl tRNA synthetase that binds the amino acid to its specific tRNA forming aminoacyl-tRNA. The resulting complex is charged due to the presence of a highenergy bond. The tRNA is clover leaf-shaped, and one side has a sequence of three bases while another end is attached to the corresponding amino acid.

How many codons are there in the genetic code?

Thus the genetic code is degenerate. There are 61 different codons for amino acids. A particular codon (AUG), called initiator codon, signals the initiation of translation. The three codons (UAG, UAA, and UGA), called a non-sense codon, signal the termination of the translation process.

Where does mRNA bind to?

Thus the 5’ end of mRNA binds to the 40s subunit of the ribosome (with methionyl-tRNA). The codons of an mRNA are read in order from the 5′ end to the 3′ end. The initiation complex is formed by the ribosome, initiator tRNA carrying the first amino acid in the protein and the mRNA which will code for the protein.

What is the term for a polypeptide that has a sequence of the amino acids coded by the?

3. Termination. A protein is a polypeptide that has a sequence of the amino acids coded by the mRNA. There are different types of proteins based on their structures and functions and theaminoacid sequences in their polypeptides.

What is the process of RNA before translation?

This processing after an RNA molecule has been transcribed, but before it is translated into a protein, is called post-transcriptional modification. As with the epigenetic and transcriptional stages of processing, this post-transcriptional step can also be regulated to control gene expression in the cell. If the RNA is not processed, shuttled, or translated, then no protein will be synthesized.

Where does RNA leave the nucleus?

This mature messenger RNA then leaves the nucleus and enters the cytoplasm . Once in the cytoplasm , the length of time the messenger RNA resides there before being degraded—a characteristic lifespan or “shelf-life” of the molecule called RNA stability—can be altered to control the amount of protein that is synthesized.

What is the post transcriptional mechanism?

One important post-transcriptional mechanism is RNA splicing. After RNA is transcribed, it is often modified to create a mature RNA that is ready to be translated. As we studied in previous chapters, processing messenger RNA involves the removal of introns that do not code for protein.

What is the first stage of post transcriptional control?

RNA Splicing, the First Stage of Post-transcriptional Control. In eukaryotic cells, the RNA transcript often contains regions, called introns, that are removed prior to translation. The regions of RNA that code for protein are called exons ( Figure 16.11 ).

What happens if RNA is not processed?

If the RNA is not processed, shuttled, or translated, then no protein will be synthesized.

What is the cap on mRNA?

The 5' cap, which is placed on the 5' end of the mRNA, is usually composed of a methylated guanosine triphospha te molecule (GTP).

Why does flexibility increase after transcription?

Flexibility increases because mRNA can be altered after transcription is completed. Flexibility increases because genes can be divided and recombined into new genes. Flexibility decreases because the mRNA molecule becomes smaller. Flexibility decreases because DNA is degraded during alternative splicing.

What is the function of mRNA?

The mRNA (messenger RNA) carries the info regarding what protein is to be made. Which amino acid is supposed to be where is written in here.

What makes up the ribosome?

The rRNA ( ribosomal RNA) makes up the ribosome. The ribosome builds the protein according to the instructions written in the mRNA with the amino acids ferried in by the tRNA.