An Experimenter Has Altered the 3' End of the TRNA

question 64

Multiple Choice

An experimenter has altered the 3' end of the tRNA corresponding to the amino acid methionine in such a way as to remove the 3' AC. Which of the following hypotheses describes the most likely result?

• A) tRNA will not form a cloverleaf.
• B) The nearby stem end will pair improperly.
• C) The amino acid methionine will not bind.
• D) The anticodon will not bind with the mRNA codon.
• E) The aminoacylsynthetase will not be formed.

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