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- RNA and Proteins
- Polyproteins:
- Multiple proteins synthesized from an RNA strand that are stuck together and require cleavage.
- The cleavage process helps separate these proteins for their individual functions.
- Transcription Process
- Electron Micrograph:
- Shows stranded DNA and the simultaneous formation of RNA in colon cells.
- Ribosomes attach to RNA as it emerges from DNA.
- RNA Synthesis:
- RNA is synthesized using the genetic code, translating DNA sequences into functional proteins.
- Genetic Code
- The genetic code consists of sequences of four nucleotides (A, U, G, C) that correspond to amino acids in proteins.
- Codons:
- Each codon is a triplet of nucleotides that encodes a specific amino acid (e.g., AUG = Methionine).
- Translation of RNA to Protein
- Role of tRNA:
- Transfer RNA (tRNA) serves as an adaptator converting nucleic acid sequences into amino acids.
- Each tRNA has an anticodon that pairs with a codon on the mRNA and carries the corresponding amino acid.
- Ribosomal Function
- Ribosomes synthesize proteins one amino acid at a time, guided by the sequence of mRNA.
- Ribosomes can work simultaneously on multiple RNA strands, maximizing protein production.
- Protein Lifespan:
- Proteins have varying lifespans based on their function and degradation rates.
- Eventually, RNA degrades after protein synthesis halts, leading to a decrease in protein production when transcription stops.
- Regulation of Gene Expression
- Gene Regulation:
- Control mechanisms ensure proteins are synthesized only when needed.
- Involves RNA stability, degradation processes, and transcriptional regulation.
- Mutations:
- Errors in DNA replication or external factors (e.g., chemicals, radiation) can lead to mutations, which may impact gene function.
- Mutations can either be beneficial, harmful, or neutral depending on how they affect protein function.
- Mutation Types and Effects
- Conservation of Function:
- Many mutations are tolerated if they occur outside critical functional domains of proteins, allowing survival.
- Functional Domains:
- Specific regions in proteins that are evolutionarily conserved and perform distinct functions.
- Transformations in Function:
- Mutations can change the structure, potentially improving, degrading, or leaving it unchanged in terms of function.
- Codon redundancy: multiple codons can code for the same amino acid, which helps mitigate the impact of some mutations.
- DNA Repair Mechanisms and Evolution
- DNA can undergo mutations but also has repair systems in place to correct errors (e.g., SOS response).
- Evolution of Lineages:
- Mutations can lead to diversity in populations, creating distinct lineages over generations by preserving or discarding certain traits.
- Understanding these processes aids in tracing evolutionary relationships and functions.
- Practical Applications
- At the end, mutations can serve as the basis for evolutionary change and adaptation in organisms, and studying these mechanisms can reveal insights into genetics and molecular biology.
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