Free Flashcard From Campbell Biology Chapter 16-17
Question:
The tRNA shown in Figure 17.4 has its 3' end projecting
beyond its 5' end. What will occur at this 3' end?
A) The codon and anticodon complement one another.
B) The amino acid binds covalently.
C) The excess nucleotides (ACCA) will be cleaved off at the
ribosome.
D) The small and large subunits of the ribosome will attach
to it.
E) The 5' cap of the mRNA will become covalently bound.
Answer:
B) The amino acid binds covalently.