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STRUCTURE OF DNA
•SANTOSH KUMAR KAR
•JAYA DURGA HIGH SCHOOL
•NARLA ROAD, KALAHANDI
Discovering the structure of DNA
• DNA = Deoxyribose nucleic acid
• Made out of sugars (deoxyribose), phosphates
and nitrogen bases
Discovering the structure of DNA
• Structure was discovered in 1953 by James
Watson and Francis Crick
Discovering the structure of DNA
Rosalind Franklin’s DNA image
“Chargoff’s rule”
A = T & C = G
Cell division and DNA replication
• Cells divide
Growth, Repair, Replacement
• Before cells divide they have to double cell
structures, organelles and their genetic
information
DNA replication
Site and function of nucleic
acids
• DNA
• RNA
• site of DNA
• IN eukaryoytes: cellsDNA is found in the nucleus(chromosomes) and in
the mitochondria.
• In prokaryotes: there is a single chromosome which contain DNA
.There may be also a non chromosomal DNA in the form of plasmid.
• Functions of DNA ; replications(cell division)
expression of genetic information and protein synthesis(through RNA’s)
Site of RNA’s
• 1. RNA’s that synthesized in the mitochondria remain within this
organelle.
• 2. RNA’s that synthesized in the nucleus perform their function in the
cytoplasm.
• Function of RNA’s
• 1. RNA’s participate in the process of expression of genetic information
that stored in DNA (protein synthesis).
• Some viruses use RNA in their its single or double stranded form as a
genetic material i.e RNA is used instead of DNA.
Steps of DNA replication
• Replication folk
• chain elongation reverse transcriptase
• DNA repair
• regulation of DNA synthesis
• inhibitor of replication.
Semiconservative
• The process by which DNA is copied is
called semiconservative. This mean
that after replication ,each of daughter
DNA mol. Will of daughter DNA mol.
Will contain :
• 1. one old strand: one parental strand is
conserved.
• 2.one new strand which is synthesized
from free nucleotide present in the
Cont.
• During replication , the double strand
DNA mol.I(duplex) that is to be copied
is separated into two strands and each
is used as a template for the synthesis
of a new complementary strand.
Structure of dna and replication
In prokaryotes
• DNA polymerase I catalyzes DNA
repair.
• DNA polymerases II is unknown
function.
• DNA polymerases III catalyses mostly
replication of DNA.
In eukaryotes
• DNA pol- alpha catalyses replication of
nuclear DNA.
• DNA pol –beta catalyses replication
DNA repair.
• DNA pol gamma catalyses replication of
mtochondria DNA.
• DNA pol delta responsible for leading
strand of DNA replication.
Cont.
• DNA pol ε responsible for synthesis of
lagging strand and repair.
A. Strand separation
• For replication: strands of DNA
separated, polymerase use only single
stranded DNA as template.
• IN prokaryotes.E.coli – ORIC –
initiation of replication.
• IN eukaryotes :multiple site for
replication along the DNA helix.
Replication folk
• As strands unwind and separate , they
form the ‘V’’ shape where synthesis
occur.This region is called repliction
folk.
• 1. RF moves along the DNA mol. As
synthesis occur.
• 2. replication of double stranded DNA is
bidirectional.
Proteins responsible
• A. helix –destabilizing (HD) proteins:
they bind nonenzymatically to a single
stranded DNA,without interfering with
the ability of the nucleotides serve as a
template
• Functions:
• 1wo strands separated.
• Protect DNA from nuclease enzyme
that cleave single stranded DNA.
Cont.
• B. Helix unwinding proteins: also called
helicase.or rep proteins.
• 1. bind single stranded DNA near the
replication fork and then move into the
neighbouring double stranded region.
• 2.Requires energy. 2ATP mol. Are
consumed to separate each base pair.
• 3. once the strand separated
destabilizing proteins binds.
Structure of dna and replication
Topo I and II
• “Swivels”
• Prevents formation of supertwinsting
and rotation of the entire chromosome
ahead of replication folk. Super twisting
makes further separation more difficult
and entire chromosome consume more
energy.
Topoisomerase I (DNA
swivelases
• They cut and rejoin a single of double
helix .
• This process does not require ATP as
the energy released from the cleavage
(cutting ) of phosphodiester bond is
reused to reseal (rejoin) the strand.
• By creating transient “nick”the DNA
helix on either side of the nick is
allowed to rotate at the phosphodiester
Topoisomerase II (DNA
gyrase)
• It binds to both strand of the DNA and
make transient breaks in both strands
of DNA helix to pass through the break
and finally reseal the break .
• A negative supertwists can be
introduced that allow the break
unwinding of the DNA double helix.
Formation of RNA primer
• 1. polymerase III is unable to assemble
the first few nucleotides of a new strand
using the parent DNA strand as a
template.
• 2.This assembly require RNA primer:
• A. a short fragment of RNA . 10
nucleotides.
• B.Complementary and antiparallel to
the DNA strand.
Cont.
• C. free -OH group at 3’end . This Oh
serves as a the acceptor of the first
nucleotide from DNA polymerase III.
• 3.synthesis of RNA primer requires
primosome which is a complex of an
protein called :RNA pol and protein
called DNA B protein.
• Primosome binds with single stranded
DNA and enable the initiation of
Cont.
• RNA primer is later removed.
Synthesis of new DNA
• The substrate of DNA are:
dATP,dGTP,dTTp,and dCTP. If one of
four nucleotide is not available , DNA
synthesis will blocked.
• Using the free 3ÓH group of the RNA
primer as the acceptor of the first
nucleotide , DNA polymerase III begins
to add subsequent nucleotide.
Chain elongation
• DNA pol lII moves along the template
strand , substrate nucleotide pair with
the pairing rule. A=T, G=C,thus
complementary to the parent strand.
• New strand runs in 5’-3’ direction while template strand runs 3’-5’. The
daughter strand chain must grow in opposite directions, one towards
replication fork and the other away from it.
Cont.
• Leading strand is the strand that being copied in the direction towards
replication fork . It is synthesized almost continuously
• Lagging strand : is the strand being copied in the direction away from
replication fork . It is synthesized discontinuously by forming small
fragment of DNA called : OKAZAKI fragments.
• They are joined to become a single , continuous strand.
Excision of RNA primers and their replacement with DNA
• 1. DNA polymerase III continues to synthesize DNA un till it is
blocked by a fragment of the RNA primer.
• 2.The RNA primer is excised by DNA polymerase I
• 3. Gaps resulting from the excised RNA primers are filled by DNA pol I.
• 4. Nicks are sealed by DNA ligase.
• 5. final phosphodiester linkage between the 5’ phosphate group on the
DNA chain synthesized by DNA polymerase III and 3’ hydroxyl group
on the chain made by DNA polymerase I is catalyzed by DNA ligase
.The energy required for this joint is provided by cleavage of ATP tp
AMP and Ppi.
Reverse transcriptase
• Also called RNA dependent DNA polymerase :
• DNA – RNA - protein
• Retroviruses has a mechanism for reversing the first step in this flow
form RNA to DNA.
• The retrovirus contain ss RNA nucleic acid and a viral enzyme called
reverse transcriptase.
Mechanism of replication
• 1.Ss RNA  ds DNA
• 2.This enzyme synthesize a DNA –RNA hybride mol. Using
• A) RNA genome as template.
• B) dATP ,dGTP and dCTP gTTP as substrates.
• 3. RNA degraded by Rnase H .
• The remaining DNA strand in turn serve as a template to form a double
stranded genome of the virus.
• The newly synthesized viral double stranded DNA enters the nucleus of
the infected cell and can integrate by recombination into host
chromosome.
• Eg: HIV(AIDS) ,hepatitis A virus and some tumor viruse.
• RT are important in recombinant DNA technolongy.
DNA repair
• A)Causes of DNA damage:
• Physical agent e.g x-ray , ultraviolet light.
• Chemical agent e.g alkylating agent
• Ionizing radiation
• B) single base alteration:
• 1. depurination i.e removal of purine.
• 2.deamination of cytosine to uracil
• 3. deamination of adenine to hypoxathine.
• 4.Alkylation of base i.e addition of alkyl group.
• 5. Insertion or deletion of nucleotide.
• Base analog incorporation.
Two base alteration
• a. formation of thymine –thymine dimer by ultraviolet light
Cont.
• Chain break: e.g phosphodiester bonds can be broken.
• Cross linkage:
• A. between bases in same or opposite strands.
• B. between DNA and protein molecule e.g histones
fate of damaged DNA
• 1.Repaired
• 2. Replaced by DNA recombination
• 3. Retained : retention leads to mutation and cell death.
Mechanism of DNA repair
Excision repair : damaged only one strand e;g thymine dimers and
missing base.
Repair of pyrimidine-pyrimidine dimer:
1. The dimers result form covalent joining of two adjacent pyrimidine.
2. Caused by uv rays
3. Thymine dimers prevent DNA pol from replicating the DNA strand
beyond the site of dimer formation.
4. Dimer is excised and repair:
a. Uv –specific endonuclease recognises the dimer and makes a nick
near it ,at 5’ end
b. gap is filled by polymerase I ,in the direction of 5’ to 3’.Other strand acts
as template.
c. Thymine dimer region is excised by the 5’-3’ exonuclease activity of
DNA pol I and sealed by DNA ligase.
Xeroderma pigmentosum
• It is an autosomal recessive disease, is an e.g of a defective
mechanism for the repair of pyrimidine dimers in DNA.
• Absence of uv specific endonucleases require for the recognition of the
dimers is the cause of this disease.
• Individuals are sensitive to uv light which causes extensive
accumulation of thymine dimers in skin cells with malignant
transformation.
Structure of dna and replication
Some of the most common symptoms are:
An unusually severe sunburn after a short sun exposure. The
sunburn may last for several weeks. The sunburn usually
occurs during a child’s first sun exposure.
development of many freckles at an early age.
Irregular dark spots.
Thin skin.
Excessive dryness.
Rough-surfaced growths (solar keratoses), and skin cancers.
Eyes that are painfully sensitive to the sun and may easily
become irritated, bloodshot, and clouded.
Blistering or freckling on minimum sun exposure.
Premature aging of skin, lips, eyes, mouth and tongue
Repair of cytosine deamination to uracil
• Abnormal uracil is recognized by glycosylase that cleaves the base .
• Endonuclease cuts the phosphodiester bond on 5’side.
• DNA pol I fills the gap.
• DNA ligase seals the breaks.
Photoreactivation or light repair
• Thymine repair
• Use visible light (300-600nm) for activating specific enzyme called
photoactivating enzyme which directly cleave and correct the dimer in
its place.
Recombination repair(sister strand exchange)
• In prokaryotes (E.coli) , the cell deal with DNA replication at the dimer
and reinitiating it on the other side of the dimer . This leaves gap in the
newly synthesized strand b.
• By sister strand exchange , the unmutated single stranded segment
from homologous DNA excised form good strand (d strand) and
inserted into the gap present in b strand opposite the dimer.
• The gap in d strand is next filled by polymerase I.

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Structure of dna and replication

  • 1. STRUCTURE OF DNA •SANTOSH KUMAR KAR •JAYA DURGA HIGH SCHOOL •NARLA ROAD, KALAHANDI
  • 2. Discovering the structure of DNA • DNA = Deoxyribose nucleic acid • Made out of sugars (deoxyribose), phosphates and nitrogen bases
  • 3. Discovering the structure of DNA • Structure was discovered in 1953 by James Watson and Francis Crick
  • 4. Discovering the structure of DNA Rosalind Franklin’s DNA image “Chargoff’s rule” A = T & C = G
  • 5. Cell division and DNA replication • Cells divide Growth, Repair, Replacement • Before cells divide they have to double cell structures, organelles and their genetic information
  • 7. Site and function of nucleic acids • DNA • RNA • site of DNA • IN eukaryoytes: cellsDNA is found in the nucleus(chromosomes) and in the mitochondria. • In prokaryotes: there is a single chromosome which contain DNA .There may be also a non chromosomal DNA in the form of plasmid. • Functions of DNA ; replications(cell division) expression of genetic information and protein synthesis(through RNA’s)
  • 8. Site of RNA’s • 1. RNA’s that synthesized in the mitochondria remain within this organelle. • 2. RNA’s that synthesized in the nucleus perform their function in the cytoplasm. • Function of RNA’s • 1. RNA’s participate in the process of expression of genetic information that stored in DNA (protein synthesis). • Some viruses use RNA in their its single or double stranded form as a genetic material i.e RNA is used instead of DNA.
  • 9. Steps of DNA replication • Replication folk • chain elongation reverse transcriptase • DNA repair • regulation of DNA synthesis • inhibitor of replication.
  • 10. Semiconservative • The process by which DNA is copied is called semiconservative. This mean that after replication ,each of daughter DNA mol. Will of daughter DNA mol. Will contain : • 1. one old strand: one parental strand is conserved. • 2.one new strand which is synthesized from free nucleotide present in the
  • 11. Cont. • During replication , the double strand DNA mol.I(duplex) that is to be copied is separated into two strands and each is used as a template for the synthesis of a new complementary strand.
  • 13. In prokaryotes • DNA polymerase I catalyzes DNA repair. • DNA polymerases II is unknown function. • DNA polymerases III catalyses mostly replication of DNA.
  • 14. In eukaryotes • DNA pol- alpha catalyses replication of nuclear DNA. • DNA pol –beta catalyses replication DNA repair. • DNA pol gamma catalyses replication of mtochondria DNA. • DNA pol delta responsible for leading strand of DNA replication.
  • 15. Cont. • DNA pol ε responsible for synthesis of lagging strand and repair.
  • 16. A. Strand separation • For replication: strands of DNA separated, polymerase use only single stranded DNA as template. • IN prokaryotes.E.coli – ORIC – initiation of replication. • IN eukaryotes :multiple site for replication along the DNA helix.
  • 17. Replication folk • As strands unwind and separate , they form the ‘V’’ shape where synthesis occur.This region is called repliction folk. • 1. RF moves along the DNA mol. As synthesis occur. • 2. replication of double stranded DNA is bidirectional.
  • 18. Proteins responsible • A. helix –destabilizing (HD) proteins: they bind nonenzymatically to a single stranded DNA,without interfering with the ability of the nucleotides serve as a template • Functions: • 1wo strands separated. • Protect DNA from nuclease enzyme that cleave single stranded DNA.
  • 19. Cont. • B. Helix unwinding proteins: also called helicase.or rep proteins. • 1. bind single stranded DNA near the replication fork and then move into the neighbouring double stranded region. • 2.Requires energy. 2ATP mol. Are consumed to separate each base pair. • 3. once the strand separated destabilizing proteins binds.
  • 21. Topo I and II • “Swivels” • Prevents formation of supertwinsting and rotation of the entire chromosome ahead of replication folk. Super twisting makes further separation more difficult and entire chromosome consume more energy.
  • 22. Topoisomerase I (DNA swivelases • They cut and rejoin a single of double helix . • This process does not require ATP as the energy released from the cleavage (cutting ) of phosphodiester bond is reused to reseal (rejoin) the strand. • By creating transient “nick”the DNA helix on either side of the nick is allowed to rotate at the phosphodiester
  • 23. Topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) • It binds to both strand of the DNA and make transient breaks in both strands of DNA helix to pass through the break and finally reseal the break . • A negative supertwists can be introduced that allow the break unwinding of the DNA double helix.
  • 24. Formation of RNA primer • 1. polymerase III is unable to assemble the first few nucleotides of a new strand using the parent DNA strand as a template. • 2.This assembly require RNA primer: • A. a short fragment of RNA . 10 nucleotides. • B.Complementary and antiparallel to the DNA strand.
  • 25. Cont. • C. free -OH group at 3’end . This Oh serves as a the acceptor of the first nucleotide from DNA polymerase III. • 3.synthesis of RNA primer requires primosome which is a complex of an protein called :RNA pol and protein called DNA B protein. • Primosome binds with single stranded DNA and enable the initiation of
  • 26. Cont. • RNA primer is later removed.
  • 27. Synthesis of new DNA • The substrate of DNA are: dATP,dGTP,dTTp,and dCTP. If one of four nucleotide is not available , DNA synthesis will blocked. • Using the free 3ÓH group of the RNA primer as the acceptor of the first nucleotide , DNA polymerase III begins to add subsequent nucleotide.
  • 28. Chain elongation • DNA pol lII moves along the template strand , substrate nucleotide pair with the pairing rule. A=T, G=C,thus complementary to the parent strand. • New strand runs in 5’-3’ direction while template strand runs 3’-5’. The daughter strand chain must grow in opposite directions, one towards replication fork and the other away from it.
  • 29. Cont. • Leading strand is the strand that being copied in the direction towards replication fork . It is synthesized almost continuously • Lagging strand : is the strand being copied in the direction away from replication fork . It is synthesized discontinuously by forming small fragment of DNA called : OKAZAKI fragments. • They are joined to become a single , continuous strand.
  • 30. Excision of RNA primers and their replacement with DNA • 1. DNA polymerase III continues to synthesize DNA un till it is blocked by a fragment of the RNA primer. • 2.The RNA primer is excised by DNA polymerase I • 3. Gaps resulting from the excised RNA primers are filled by DNA pol I. • 4. Nicks are sealed by DNA ligase. • 5. final phosphodiester linkage between the 5’ phosphate group on the DNA chain synthesized by DNA polymerase III and 3’ hydroxyl group on the chain made by DNA polymerase I is catalyzed by DNA ligase .The energy required for this joint is provided by cleavage of ATP tp AMP and Ppi.
  • 31. Reverse transcriptase • Also called RNA dependent DNA polymerase : • DNA – RNA - protein • Retroviruses has a mechanism for reversing the first step in this flow form RNA to DNA. • The retrovirus contain ss RNA nucleic acid and a viral enzyme called reverse transcriptase.
  • 32. Mechanism of replication • 1.Ss RNA  ds DNA • 2.This enzyme synthesize a DNA –RNA hybride mol. Using • A) RNA genome as template. • B) dATP ,dGTP and dCTP gTTP as substrates. • 3. RNA degraded by Rnase H . • The remaining DNA strand in turn serve as a template to form a double stranded genome of the virus. • The newly synthesized viral double stranded DNA enters the nucleus of the infected cell and can integrate by recombination into host chromosome. • Eg: HIV(AIDS) ,hepatitis A virus and some tumor viruse. • RT are important in recombinant DNA technolongy.
  • 33. DNA repair • A)Causes of DNA damage: • Physical agent e.g x-ray , ultraviolet light. • Chemical agent e.g alkylating agent • Ionizing radiation • B) single base alteration: • 1. depurination i.e removal of purine. • 2.deamination of cytosine to uracil • 3. deamination of adenine to hypoxathine. • 4.Alkylation of base i.e addition of alkyl group. • 5. Insertion or deletion of nucleotide. • Base analog incorporation.
  • 34. Two base alteration • a. formation of thymine –thymine dimer by ultraviolet light
  • 35. Cont. • Chain break: e.g phosphodiester bonds can be broken. • Cross linkage: • A. between bases in same or opposite strands. • B. between DNA and protein molecule e.g histones
  • 36. fate of damaged DNA • 1.Repaired • 2. Replaced by DNA recombination • 3. Retained : retention leads to mutation and cell death.
  • 37. Mechanism of DNA repair Excision repair : damaged only one strand e;g thymine dimers and missing base. Repair of pyrimidine-pyrimidine dimer: 1. The dimers result form covalent joining of two adjacent pyrimidine. 2. Caused by uv rays 3. Thymine dimers prevent DNA pol from replicating the DNA strand beyond the site of dimer formation. 4. Dimer is excised and repair: a. Uv –specific endonuclease recognises the dimer and makes a nick near it ,at 5’ end b. gap is filled by polymerase I ,in the direction of 5’ to 3’.Other strand acts as template. c. Thymine dimer region is excised by the 5’-3’ exonuclease activity of DNA pol I and sealed by DNA ligase.
  • 38. Xeroderma pigmentosum • It is an autosomal recessive disease, is an e.g of a defective mechanism for the repair of pyrimidine dimers in DNA. • Absence of uv specific endonucleases require for the recognition of the dimers is the cause of this disease. • Individuals are sensitive to uv light which causes extensive accumulation of thymine dimers in skin cells with malignant transformation.
  • 40. Some of the most common symptoms are: An unusually severe sunburn after a short sun exposure. The sunburn may last for several weeks. The sunburn usually occurs during a child’s first sun exposure. development of many freckles at an early age. Irregular dark spots. Thin skin. Excessive dryness. Rough-surfaced growths (solar keratoses), and skin cancers. Eyes that are painfully sensitive to the sun and may easily become irritated, bloodshot, and clouded. Blistering or freckling on minimum sun exposure. Premature aging of skin, lips, eyes, mouth and tongue
  • 41. Repair of cytosine deamination to uracil • Abnormal uracil is recognized by glycosylase that cleaves the base . • Endonuclease cuts the phosphodiester bond on 5’side. • DNA pol I fills the gap. • DNA ligase seals the breaks.
  • 42. Photoreactivation or light repair • Thymine repair • Use visible light (300-600nm) for activating specific enzyme called photoactivating enzyme which directly cleave and correct the dimer in its place.
  • 43. Recombination repair(sister strand exchange) • In prokaryotes (E.coli) , the cell deal with DNA replication at the dimer and reinitiating it on the other side of the dimer . This leaves gap in the newly synthesized strand b. • By sister strand exchange , the unmutated single stranded segment from homologous DNA excised form good strand (d strand) and inserted into the gap present in b strand opposite the dimer. • The gap in d strand is next filled by polymerase I.