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Ribonucleic acid synthesis in chloroplasts.

M R Hartley, R J Ellis

    The Biochemical Journal
    |May 1, 1973
    PubMed
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    Spinach chloroplasts synthesize RNA in vitro, requiring light for the process. Newly synthesized RNA molecules, including precursors to ribosomal RNA, are identified and characterized.

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    Area of Science:

    • Plant molecular biology
    • Chloroplast gene expression
    • RNA synthesis

    Background:

    • Chloroplasts possess their own genetic material and protein synthesis machinery.
    • Understanding chloroplast RNA synthesis is crucial for comprehending organelle biogenesis and function.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate RNA synthesis in isolated spinach chloroplasts.
    • To characterize the newly synthesized RNA products and their relationship to ribosomal RNA (rRNA).

    Main Methods:

    • Isolation of intact chloroplasts from young spinach leaves.
    • In vitro RNA synthesis using [(3)H]uridine and light.
    • Analysis of synthesized RNA by polyacrylamide-gel electrophoresis.
    • Kinetics of radioactive phosphate (32P(i)) incorporation into chloroplast and cytoplasmic RNA.

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    Main Results:

    • Isolated spinach chloroplasts incorporate uridine into RNA only in the presence of light.
    • Major and minor discrete RNA products (2.7x10(6), 1.2x10(6), 0.47x10(6) MW) were synthesized in vitro.
    • Specific chloroplast RNA species (2.7x10(6), 1.2x10(6), 0.65x10(6), 0.47x10(6) MW) were rapidly labeled without a lag period.
    • Kinetics suggest RNA species of 1.2x10(6) and 0.65x10(6) MW are precursors to chloroplast rRNA.

    Conclusions:

    • Light-dependent RNA synthesis occurs in isolated spinach chloroplasts.
    • Characterized RNA species include potential precursors to chloroplast ribosomal RNA.
    • This study elucidates aspects of chloroplast RNA processing and ribosome biogenesis.