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RNA & Protein Synthesis. Ribose. RNA. Hydrogen bonds. Mrs. Stewart Biology I. Uracil. Adenine. Protein Synthesis Animation. What is the relationship between chromosomes, DNA and genes. A gene is a section of the DNA sequence that codes for a protein.
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RNA & Protein Synthesis Ribose RNA Hydrogen bonds Mrs. Stewart Biology I Uracil Adenine
What is the relationship between chromosomes, DNA and genes • A gene is a section of the DNA sequence that codes for a protein. • Each unique gene has a unique sequence of bases. • This unique sequence of bases will code for the production of a unique protein. • It is these proteins and combination of proteins that determine the phenotypes for our traits.
What does every gene “code” for? Proteins
What are the monomers that build proteins? Amino Acids
Where is the DNA kept inside a cell? Inside the nucleus
DNA How do we get from here, to there?
DNA GENE RNA Ribosome Protein Trait
REVIEW: Structure of RNA • All forms of RNA have: • Single stranded chain of nucleotides • RNA nucleotides composed of: • Phosphate • Ribose sugar • Nitrogenous base • 4 Nitrogen bases of RNA: • Guanine • Cytosine • Adenine • Uracil
RNA’s JOB= Make Proteins!! Differences between DNA and RNA:
Types of RNA 1) messenger RNA (mRNA)- carries instructions (the message) from the DNA in the nucleus to the ribosome
Types of RNA 2) ribosomal RNA (rRNA)- combines with proteins to form the ribosome (proteins made here) 3) transfer RNA (tRNA)- transfers each amino acid to the ribosome as it is specified by coded messages in mRNA during the construction of a protein
Protein Synthesis Overview There are two steps to making proteins (protein synthesis): 1) Transcription (occurs in the nucleus) DNA RNA 2) Translation (occurs in the cytoplasm) RNA protein
Initiation: Transcription begins when the enzyme RNA polymerase binds to the DNA at a promoter site. Promoters are signals in the DNA strand (a certain sequence of bases) that indicate to the enzyme where to bind to make RNA.
Elongation: • The enzyme separates the DNA strands by breaking the hydrogen bonds, and then uses one strand of DNA as a template from which nucleotides are assembled into a strand of RNA. • RNA polymerase pairs up free floating RNA nucleotides with DNA template and joins the nucleotides together to form the backbone of the new mRNA strand.
Termination When mRNA hits a termination sequence, it separates from the DNA
Transcription vs. Replication • The main difference: • Transcription results in one single-stranded mRNA molecule. • Replication results in two double-stranded DNA molecules. Practice • DNA template • DNA Complement (replication) • mRNA (transcription) ATTCGGAGC TAAGCCTCG UAAGCCUCG
Adenine (DNA and RNA) Cytosine (DNA and RNA) Guanine(DNA and RNA) Thymine (DNA only) Uracil (RNA only) RNApolymerase DNA RNA Transcription Nucleus
Bell Work • What is the ultimate purpose of the genetic code in DNA? • How do we “read” that code?
Bell Work • DNA contains the hereditary information for life. Which structure in DNA illustrates where that information is held? B A C D
PROTEIN SYNTHESIS OBJECTIVES Investigate how the genetic code carried on mRNA is translated into a protein Practice “decoding” genetic codes Create unique genetic code to encrypt a secret message STANDARDS • CLE 3210.4.1 Investigate how genetic information is encoded in nucleic acids. • CLE 3210.4.2 Describe the relationships among genes, chromosomes, proteins, and hereditary traits. • 3210.4.1 - Use models of DNA, RNA, and amino acids to explain replication and protein synthesis.
After we transcribe the message so it can leave the nucleus, we then must have a way to “read” the message.
The Genetic Code • The “language” of mRNA instructions is called the genetic code. • This code is written in a language that has only four “letters” (A,G,C,U) • How can a code with just 4 letters carry instructions for 20 different amino acids?
The Genetic Code – what does it code for? • Proteins (polypeptides) - long chains of amino acids that are joined together. • There are 20different amino acids. • The structure and function of proteins are determined by the order (sequence) of the amino acids
The Genetic Code The genetic code is read 3 letters at a time. A codonconsists of three consecutive nucleotides that specify a single amino acid that is to be added to the polypeptide (protein). The four bases (letters) of mRNA (A, U, G, and C) are read three letters at a time (and translated) to determine the order in which amino acids are added to a protein.
The Codon Wheel • 64 different mRNA codons are possible in the genetic code.
More than one codon can code for the same amino acid • Example: GGG, GGU, GGA, GGC = Glycine • Some codons give instructions • Example: AUG = start • Example: UGA, UAA, UAG = Stop
Cracking the Secret Code • To decode a codon: • start at the middle of the circle and move outward. • Ex: CGA = Arginine • Ex: GAU = Aspartic Acid
Cracking the Code • This picture shows the amino acid to which each of the 64 possible codons corresponds. • To decode a codon, start at the middle of the circle and move outward. • Ex: CGA • Arginine • Ex: GAU • Aspartic Acid
Translation Translation takes place on ribosomes, in the cytoplasm or attached to the ER. • rRNA and tRNA will decodethe message on the mRNA strand to produce a polypeptide chain (protein).
Messenger RNA (mRNA) The mRNA that was transcribed from DNA during transcription, leaves the cell’s nucleus and enters the cytoplasm.
Transfer RNA (tRNA) Transfer RNA (tRNA) molecules in the cytoplasm will bond with a specific amino acid Then, tRNA carries that amino acidto the ribosome Each tRNA molecule has three unpaired bases called an anticodon. These bases are complementary to one codon on the mRNA strand.
tRNA molecule Anticodon
Initiation • Begins when an mRNA in the cytoplasm attaches to the ribosome. • AUG = the startcodon • AUG = methionine
The Polypeptide “Assembly Line” tRNA anticodon will temporarily bind to the complementary codon on the mRNA molecule in the ribosome. (This binding of codon to anticodon ensures the correct amino acid is being added)
Elongation • The ribosome has two binding sites, allowing two tRNA molecules to line up, side by side • The ribosome forms a peptide bond between the first and second amino acids on those tRNA molecules • At the same time, the ribosome breaks the bond that held the first tRNA molecule to its amino acid and releases the tRNA molecule.
The Polypeptide “Assembly Line” The tRNA floats away, allowing the ribosome to move down the mRNA molecule and bind another tRNA. The ribosome continues to move along the mRNA, attaching new tRNA molecules and adding more amino acids to the polypeptide chain.
Termination The process continues until the ribosomereaches one of the three stopcodons on the mRNA. Then, the ribosome detaches from the mRNA. The result is a polypeptide(protein chain) that is ready for use in the cell.
Practice TAC GGT CCA AAC ACT • DNA template • mRNA (transcription) • tRNA • Amino Acid Sequence • (translation) AUG/CCA/GGU/UUG/UGA UAC/GGU/CCA/AAC/ACU Met-Pro-Gly-Leu-Stop
Computer Practice for transcription and translation • http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/dna/transcribe/ • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ikq9AcBcohA
All organisms use the same genetic code (A,T,C,G). This provides evidence that all life on Earth evolved from a common origin.