An Experimenter Has Altered the 3' End of the TRNA

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 become covalently bound.
D) The anticodon will not bind with the mRNA codon.
E) The aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase will not be formed.