Campbell Biology In Focus
2nd Edition
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Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 14.4, Problem 2CC
Discuss the ways in which rRNA structure likely contributes to ribosomal function.
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Define ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
The two-dimensional structures of mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA are shown in the diagrams.
Which of the following might be one contributing factor to the function of rRNA based on comparisons between the structures of the three molecules?
A - rRNA molecules are sufficiently flexible because they contain more RNA loops.
B - rRNA molecules are more reactive because they have longer chains of unmatched bases.
C - rRNA molecules are sufficiently stable because the sequence of bases allows for more internal hydrogen bonds.
D - rRNA molecules are more rigid because they have a more regular sequence of bases than other RNA molecules.
The two-dimensional structures of mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA are shown in the diagrams.
TRNA
MRNA
FRNA
Which of the following might be one contributing factor to the function of rRNA based on
comparisons between the structures of the three molecules?
rRNA molecules are sufficiently flexible because they contain more RNA loops.
rRNA molecules are more reactive because they have longer chains of unmatched bases.
rRNA molecules are sufficiently stable because the sequence of bases allows for more
internal hydrogen bonds.
FRNA molecules are more rigid because they have a more regular sequence of bases than
other RNA molecules.
Chapter 14 Solutions
Campbell Biology In Focus
Ch. 14.1 - MAKE CONNECTIONS In a research article about...Ch. 14.1 - What polypeptide product would you expect from a...Ch. 14.1 - DRAW IT The template strand of a gene contains the...Ch. 14.2 - What is a promoter? Is it located at the upstream...Ch. 14.2 - What enables RNA polymerase to start transcribing...Ch. 14.2 - WHAT IF? Suppose X-rays caused a sequence change...Ch. 14.3 - Given that there are about 20,000 human genes, how...Ch. 14.3 - How is RNA splicing similar to how you would watch...Ch. 14.3 - WHAT IF? What would be the effect of treating...Ch. 14.4 - What two processes ensure that the correct amino...
Ch. 14.4 - Discuss the ways in which rRNA structure likely...Ch. 14.4 - Describe how a polypeptide to be secreted is...Ch. 14.4 - WHAT IF? DRAW IT Draw a tRNA with the anticodon...Ch. 14.5 - What happens when one nucleotide pair is lost from...Ch. 14.5 - Prob. 2CCCh. 14.5 - WHAT IF? DRAW IT The template strand of a gene...Ch. 14 - In eukaryotic cells, transcription cannot begin...Ch. 14 - Prob. 2TYUCh. 14 - The anticodon of a particular tRNA molecule is A....Ch. 14 - Prob. 4TYUCh. 14 - Which component is not directly involved in...Ch. 14 - Prob. 6TYUCh. 14 - Prob. 7TYUCh. 14 - Prob. 8TYUCh. 14 - Fill in the following table: Type of RNA Functions...Ch. 14 - SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY Knowing that the genetic code...Ch. 14 - Prob. 11TYUCh. 14 - FOCUS ON INFORMATION Evolution accounts for the...Ch. 14 - SYNTHESIZE YOUR KNOWLEDGE Some mutations result in...
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- Briefly describe the function of the following in protein synthesis. a. rRNA b. tRNA c. mRNAarrow_forwardWhat evidence supports the view that ribosomal RNAs are a more important component of the ribosome than the ribosomal proteins?arrow_forwardConsider the mRNA sequence below. Assume that the following mRNA segment has been translated. 5'-GCAAGUCUUAAU-3' Note for numbers 1 and 2: Use the three-letter abbreviation of amino acid; separate amino acids with a hyphen: do not include the stop codon. Example: ala-cys-glu 1. Using the table of the genetic code, determine the sequence of amino acids. ala-ser-leu-asn 2. If mutation occurs by substitution of the 6th nucleotide with adenosine-5'- monophosphate, what is the resulting amino acid sequence? 3. What type of mutation occurred? Choose from same sense, missense and non-sense.arrow_forward
- point: Gene expression and gene regulation - Google Chrome 1/mod/quiz/attempt.php?attempt=D1168284&cmid=3372885 5. uc The following segment of DNA codes a protein. The uppercase letters represent exons, the lowercase letters red introns. Draw the pre-mRNA, the mature mRNA and translate the codons using the genetic code to form th protein. Identify the 5'UTR and 3'UTR. out of 5'-AGGAAATGAAATGCCAgaattgccggatgacGGTCAGCaatcgaGCACATTTGTGATTTACCGT-3" g question A B. 三 X2 =三三 囲 Y pre-MRNA:| I囲2 Larrow_forwardThe flu virus maximizes the use of its limited (13.5 kb) genome by using alternative translation initiation sites, overlapping reading frames, and ribosomal frameshifting. For example, part of the viral PA gene includes a rarely used CGU codon. When the ribosome pauses to translate this codon, it may slip ahead by one nucleotide and produce a polypeptide with a diff erent C-terminal sequence. From the partial mRNA sequence shown here, determine the normal polypeptide sequence and the sequence with the frameshift.arrow_forwardDescribe the key structural features of a tRNA molecule.arrow_forward
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