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From DNA to Protein. Chapter 14. Ricin and your Ribosomes. DNA and RNA. RNAs have various functions. Some serve as disposable copies of DNA’s genetic message; others are catalytic. DNA has one function: It permanently stores a cell’s genetic information, which is passed to offspring.
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From DNA to Protein Chapter 14
DNA and RNA RNAs have various functions. Some serve as disposable copies of DNA’s genetic message; others are catalytic. DNA has one function: It permanently stores a cell’s genetic information, which is passed to offspring.
DNA template Transcription mRNA Translation Gly stop protein Glu Amino acid Amino acid Amino acid
RNA in Protein Synthesis2 Different Kinds of RNA: • Messenger RNA (mRNA) Contains information transcribed from DNA • Transfer RNA (tRNA) Delivers amino acids to ribosomes
Gene Expression • Gene expression A multistep process in which genetic information is converted into a structural or functional part of a cell or body
Transcription: DNA to RNA • RNA polymerase assembles RNA by linking RNA nucleotides into a chain
Transcription: DNA to RNA DNA template Transcription mRNA
Post-Transcriptional Modifications exon intron exon intron exon gene DNA transcription into RNA poly-A tail cap Pre- 3’ mRNA 5’ snipped out snipped out mRNA Fig. 14-7, p. 220
mRNA – The Messenger • Codon-A sequence of 3 mRNA nucleotides that codes for a specific amino acid • The order of codons in mRNA determines the order of amino acids in a polypeptide chain
Genetic Information • From DNA to mRNA to amino acid sequence codon
Translation 2 subunits Ribosomes made of rRNA & proteins
Mutated Genes & Their Protein Products • Mutations • Small-scale changes in the nucleotide sequence of a cell’s DNA that alter the genetic code
Common Mutations • Base-pair-substitution • Deletion or insertion
Normal Hemoglobin chain THREONINE PROLINE GLUTAMATE GLUTAMATE LYSINE b. Base pair substitution THREONINE PROLINE VALINE GLUTAMATE LYSINE c. Frame shift THREONINE PROLINE GLYCINE ARGININE Fig. 14-13, p. 224
What Causes Mutations? • Spontaneous mutations • Uncorrected errors in DNA replication • Harmful environmental agents a. UV radiation b. chemicals
Inherited Mutations • Mutations in somatic cells of sexually reproducing species are not inherited • Mutations in a gamete may be inherited, with evolutionary consequences