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Learn about the process of protein synthesis, including transcription, translation, and the genetic code. Understand the role of RNA in building proteins and how different traits are coded by proteins. Discover the editing process of mRNA before it can be used.
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To be successful today… Set up Cornell Notes for Protein Synthesis New Semester & Expectations 3) New Spiral Notebook (8.5 x 11 in) by TUES 1/16 BYOD Color of the day is Phones are in put away in backpacks
Essential Question: How is a protein made using the code of nucleotides from DNA?
Recall… • Where does protein synthesis occur? • Where is DNA located?
Turn to a Partner List all the similarities and differences with DNA and RNA
RNA • Single- stranded • Ribose sugar • Uracil replaces thymine • Can leave nucleus with DNA’s instructions • 3 types ~ mRNA, rRNA, tRNA
Function of RNA • Carries out DNA instructions by building proteins
3 Types of RNA Messenger RNA (mRNA) • Carry copies of instructions for building a protein from nucleus to ribosome
2. Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) • Structural component of ribosomes
3. Transfer RNA (tRNA) • Transfers an amino acid to the ribosome to be added to the protein.
Talk to a Partner • List the 3 types of RNA & their functions
Protein synthesis occurs in two steps: • Transcription • Translation
Protein Synthesis in Prokaryotes • Replication, transcription & translation occur in the cytoplasm at the same time
Protein Synthesis in Eukaryotes • Replication, transcription & translation are separated by time and location
Transcription • Process of copying a specific portion of DNA (gene), producing a complimentary strand of mRNA • mRNA acts like an intermediate link between DNA in the nucleus and protein synthesis in the cytoplasm • Think of mRNA as a temporary copy of DNA that is used and then destroyed
Steps of Transcription • 1. RNA polymerase attaches to a promoter site, part of the DNA strand that codes for a gene, and separates that section of the DNA strand
Steps of Transcription 2. RNA polymerase uses one DNA strand as a template to assemble nucleotides into a complementary strand of mRNA. • This follows the base pairing rules for DNA replication except that in RNA, uracil rather than thymine, pairs with adenine.
Steps of Transcription continued • Once polymerase reaches the terminator site (end of the gene), mRNA separates from the DNA strand & leaves the nucleus. DNA strands rejoin or zip closed.
Talk to a Partner Explain the process of transcription
Translation RNA to PROTEIN
Translation into a Protein • Proteins are made by joining amino acids with a peptide bond into long chains called polypeptides. • Each polypeptide contains acombination of any or allof the 20 different amino acids.
The genetic code is read three letters at a time, so that each “word” of the coded message is three mRNA bases long. • This 3-letter “word” is known as a codon. • Each codon corresponds to a particular amino acid (the anti-codon on tRNA).
mRNA leaves the nucleus and attaches to a ribosome 2. The tRNA molecule with the correct anticodon attaches to the mRNA codon.
3.The AA is released from the tRNA. Peptide bond is formed between AA. 4.The mRNA slides through the ribosome.The next tRNA attaches to the mRNA codon. 5. This process continues until a STOP codon is reached.
Talk to a Partner Translation: RNA to PROTEIN
Because there are 4 different bases, there are 64 possible 3-base codons. • 61 of them code for amino acids and 3 of them are “stop codons” that signal the end of the protein. • There is also one codon that specifies methionine which serves as the “start” codon for protein synthesis.
AUG ACC GGA AGC UGA DNA: TAC TGG CCT TCG ACT mRNA: tRNA: Amino Acids: UAC UGG CCU UCG ACU Met-Thr-Gly-Ser
Talk to a partner… • Which amino acids do the following mRNA codons code for? UCU UCC UCA UCG AGU AGC This is known as redundancy in the genetic code….
Proteins Code for Traits • The properties of proteins are determined by the number, order, and arrangement of amino acids joined together. • Proteins provide the shape, structure, and pigment within your cells that you see as your physical traits • Each mRNA codes for a different protein & different proteins mean different traits
mRNA requires EDITING before use • Pre-mRNA transcribed in nucleus – not all bases will be translated into a protein • Exons – DNA bases that are transcribed into mRNA and eventually code for amino acids in proteins (=expressed genes) • Introns – DNA basesthat are found btwn exons & are not translated into a protein (=interrupted genes)
mRNA EDITING Image by Riedell
RNA editing continued • Exons are spliced together by enzymes to create mature mRNA that will become a protein Animation – no sound google chrome http://www.dnalc.org/resources/animations/
How does RNA POLYMERASE know where a gene starts and stops? Enzyme binds to places with specific DNA sequences called _______________. PROMOTERS tell _________________ where to start. Signals at the end of the gene code cause transcription to _____ . PROMOTERS RNA POLYMERASE stop http://images2.clinicaltools.com/images/gene/dna_versus_rna_reversed.jpg