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Process of duplication of DNA

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replication
*requires RNA

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Process of formation of RNA on a DNA template

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transcription
*base sequence of DNA is reflected in the base sequence of RNA

[When RNA is formed from DNA during transcription, the order of bases (the genetic “letters”) in the DNA strand determines the order of bases in the new RNA molecule. It’s like the DNA is a template or a master copy, and the RNA is made to match it.]

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Process of protein synthesis

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translation
*aa sequence of the protein reflects the sequence of bases in the gene that codes for that protein

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what is the flow of genetic information in nearly all organisms

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DNA > RNA > protein

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the genetic material is RNA and not DNA

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retroviruses
*major exception
[retroviruses work backwards compared to the usual flow of genetic information (DNA to RNA to protein). They start with RNA, convert it to DNA, and then use the host cell’s machinery to replicate and spread. This unique feature makes retroviruses, such as HIV, particularly challenging to treat and study.]

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it is the ability to turn their RNA into DNA once they infect a cell. This is the opposite of the usual process (where DNA is used to make RNA)

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reverse transcription process

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it is the key tool retroviruses use to perform this RNA-to-DNA conversion. It’s an enzyme that can read RNA and create a matching DNA strand.

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reverse transcriptase enzyme

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why does the retroviruses have to convert from RNA to DNA

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to undergo self replication, hence the additional step
* for retroviruses only

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what are the types of dna that it can exist in different forms in nature

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Single-stranded or double-stranded
Linear (with two ends) or circular (forming a loop)

*because DNA comes in these different forms, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all explanation for how all DNA replicates. Each type might have some unique aspects to its replication process

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it is common in a circular double-stranded DNA replicates

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common in bacteria and some viruses

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this is where most of the replication process were first investigated

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in prokaryotes, particularly E. coli (a common gut bacterium)

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why is it the single strands are vulnerable to damage when it is “unzipped” for replication

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cell must protect these exposed strands
exposed to the cellular environment which makes it susceptible to various forms of damage or modification
exposed bases can more easily react with various molecules in the cell, potentially leading to chemical modifications

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what unwound DNA needs protection from when it is “unzipped” for replication

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nucleases
- these are enzymes that can break down single stranded DNA

free radicals

inappropriate base-pairings

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how do you guard against errors in replication by ensuring that the correct base is added to the growing polynucleotide chain

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DNA polymerase
- the main enzyme responsible for replication, has a built-in “proofreading” ability.

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If an incorrect base is added, it’s usually detected immediately.
When an error is found, the incorrect base is removed and replaced with the correct one.

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it is a DNA replication involves separation of the two original strands and production of two new
daughter strands using the original strands as templates

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semiconservative replication
*each daughter strands contain
-1template strands (from DNA)
-1newly synthesizes strand

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what bacteria is use where it was grown in an environment where the only nitrogen they could use came from a special form of nitrogen

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E.coli

15N
- a heavier version of nitrogen

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what method is used to track and study the bacteria’s nitrogen-containing molecules

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density-gradient centrifugation
- this technique separates molecules based on their density. Since the 15N-labeled molecules are heavier than regular ones, they sink more in the centrifuge, making it easier to tell them apart from other molecules.

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this the specific point where the DNA helix unwinds

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origin of replication

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true or false:
dna replication is bidirectional in most organisms

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true

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how many replication forks are there a each origin of replication

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2

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Points at which new polynucleotide chains are formed

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replication forks

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bidirectional growth of polynucleotide

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means moving in two directions at the same time
In DNA replication, this means that the copying of DNA starts at one point and happens in both directions, going both left and right from that starting point. This helps the process go faster.

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how many origins, replication fork and eye does prokaryotic and eukaryotic have

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eukaryotic:
many origins
multiple replication fork
example - 3 origin, 6RF or 4 origin, 8 RF
eye depends on how many origin

prokaryotic:
1 origins
2 replication fork
1 eye

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what direction does dna polymerase move towards

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from 5’ to 3’

3’ has OH group which acts as the Nu = helps like the nucleotide tgt

when Nu is added
removed - pyrophosphate
formed - phosphodiester bond

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Synthesized continuously from its 5′ end to its 3′ end at the replication fork on the exposed 3′ to 5′ template strand
leading strand
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Synthesized semidiscontinuously in small fragments, or Okazaki fragments
lagging strand *fragments are linked together by the enzyme DNA ligase
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Enzymes that form DNA from deoxyribonucleotides on a DNA template
DNA Polymerases
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in E. coli, how many DNA polymerases are there and how many have been extensively studied
5 DNA polymerase 3 have been extensively studied (index card)
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Number of nucleotides incorporated before the dissociation of enzyme from the template
processivity * A high processivity means the enzyme can add a lot of nucleotides without stopping, which is helpful for efficiently building long DNA strands.
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This refers to how fast a DNA polymerase can add nucleotides to the growing DNA strand.
Speed of synthetic Reaction (Turnover Number)
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what is the turnover number and the processivity in pol I and II
turnover no: II - 30 I - 600 III - 1200 processivity: I - 200 II - 1500 III - more than 500,000
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they are part of proofreading and repair functions and what are the 2 functions
exonuclease activities - function of some DNA polymerases that allows them to remove nucleotides from the ends of a DNA strand. 1) proofreading Removing incorrect nucleotides during DNA replication 2) repair Removing incorrect nucleotides from DNA and replacing them with correct ones
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true or false: DNA polymerase cannot catalyze de novo synthesis
false - cannot de novo synthesis means that the process of creating something completely new from scratch, without using any existing templates or building blocks
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what is a primer
a short piece of RNA that acts as a starting point for DNA synthesis attaches to the existing DNA strand (the template) through hydrogen bonds.
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how does a primer work
primer has a free end with a 3′-hydroxyl group DNA polymerase can only add new DNA nucleotides to this free end of the primer new DNA strand begins to grow from there
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it is the enzyme that makes primer
primase
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what are the requirements for DNA polymerase reactions
Deoxyribonucleoside Triphosphates (dNTPs): dTTP (for thymine) dATP (for adenine) dGTP (for guanine) dCTP (for cytosine) Ribonucleoside triphosphates (rNTPs): ATP UTP GTP CTP *TTP is not applicable for RNA Magnesium Ions (Mg²⁺): co factor DNA Template Ribonucleoside Triphosphates (rNTPs)
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list all the replisomes that carries out dna replication
Complex of DNA polymerase the RNA primer primase helicase
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this is an enzyme that classified as a Class II topoisomerase. what are the functions
DNA gyrase functions: 1. fights +ve supercoils (tightly twisted) = helps relieve the twisting 2. places -ve supercoils ahead of the replication fork = helps keep the DNA unwound and ready for copying 3. energy required for the process is supplied by hydrolysis of ATP -process of adding negative supercoils requires energy - break down ATP to ADP
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replisome vs DNA gyrase
replisome: carries out the actual copying of DNA DNA gyrase: manages the twisting of the DNA by introducing negative supercoils, using energy from ATP to do so.
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make transient single - stranded breaks in the DNA double helix and reseal the strands
topoisomerase I (Topo I)
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make double-stranded breaks in the DNA double helix and reseal the strands using ATP
topoisomerase II (Topo II)
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list all the primosome
RNA primer primase helicase
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primosome vs replisome
primosome: is a part of the replisome focuses on getting DNA replication started by making the RNA primer replisome: responsible for the entire DNA replication process
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briefly explain the synthesis of new strands using DNA polymerase III
it begins building new DNA strands by adding nucleotides - attaches the first nucleotide to the 3′-hydroxyl end of the RNA primer in the 5′ to 3′ direction - polymerase adds nucleotides to the 3′ end of the growing strand happens on leading strand (continuously) and lagging strand (Okazaki fragments) As the replication fork moves along, the RNA primer that started the process is no longer needed - hence, dna polymerase I removes the RNA primer and replace w DNA nucleotides DNA ligase finishes the process connecting any gaps between the newly made DNA pieces (especially in the lagging strand) = one continuous DNA strand
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its is part of the DNA polymerase III complex, which is responsible for copying DNA during replication
clamp loader * to open up a special protein called the sliding clamp and place it around the DNA strand. sliding clamp: hold DNA polymerase in place on the DNA, so it can move smoothly and efficiently while building the new DNA strand
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clamp loader comes from a pentametric enzyme that is a member of a family of ATPases called
AAA+ superfamily - powered by ATP [clamp loader helps attach the sliding clamp to the DNA so that DNA polymerase III can stay attached and efficiently copy the DNA, using energy from ATP to get the job done]
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Errors in replication that occur spontaneously only once in every 109–1010 base pairs and can be lethal to organisms
Mutations
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Removal of incorrect nucleotides immediately after they are added to the growing DNA during replication
proofreading
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what are the 2 main parts that Pol I can be cleaved into
klenow fragment: 1. Polymerase Activity - helps build new DNA by adding nucleotides. 2. Proofreading Activity - checks for mistakes and fixes them using its 3′ exonuclease activity, which can remove an incorrect nucleotide other fragments: 5′ to 3′ Repair Activity - remove damaged or unnecessary pieces of DNA (like the RNA primer) and replace them with the correct nucleotides
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process where DNA Polymerase I fixes gaps in the DNA by removing damaged parts or the RNA primer and filling them in with the correct DNA.
nick translation fixes gaps (called "nicks")
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function of Nick Translation
Cutting (Removal): DNA Polymerase I uses its 5′ to 3′ exonuclease activity to cut out the RNA primer or any damaged parts of the DNA strand as it moves along. Patching (Filling In): After removing the incorrect or unnecessary parts, DNA Polymerase I uses its polymerase activity to fill in the gap by adding the correct DNA nucleotides.
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Agents that bring about a mutation
Mutagens
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what are the types of mutagens
mutagens - that can cause change * Ultraviolet light, which creates pyrimidine dimers * Ionizing radiation * Various chemical agents or free radicals
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what are the different type of DNA mechanism
Mismatch repair Base-excision repair Nucleotide-excision repair Nonhomologous DNA end-joining (NHEJ) *these mechanisms help keep the DNA intact by fixing mistakes and damage using different strategies based on the type of damage.
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fixes mistakes that happen when the wrong bases are paired together during DNA replication.
mismatch repair
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what is the challenge in mismatch repair
is figuring out which strand has the mistake. Right after DNA replication, there’s a small window of time when the repair system can recognize the new strand as the one with the mistake (since it’s the newly copied one).
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Base-Excision Repair vs Nucleotide-Excision Repair
BER targets and removes single damaged bases, while NER removes a larger section of DNA that contains bulky damage. In BER, a specific base is removed first, while in NER, an entire section of the DNA strand containing the damage is excised.
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Natural process in which genetic information is rearranged to form new associations
genetic recombination
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Involves a reaction between homologous sequences
Homologous recombination:
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Involves combination of different nucleotide sequences
Nonhomologous recombination:
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Occurs in specific zones of the chromosome. Specific areas on a chromosome where mutations are more likely to occur.
hot spots

2024 SEM 1 BIOCHEMISTRY (LEC) (19 decks)

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