An experimenter has altered the end of the tRNA corresponding to the amino acid methionine in such a way as to remove the bases AC. Which of the following hypotheses describes the most likely result?
A) tRNA will not form a cloverleaf.
B) The amino acid methionine will not become covalently bound.
C) The anticodon will not bind with the mRNA codon.
D) The aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase will not be formed.
Answer: B
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