What is the primary difference betwee class I and class II aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases.   a. Class I synthetases acylate the terminal 2’ hydroxyl group of tRNAs; Class II synthetases acylate the terminal 3’ hydroxyl group of tRNAs.   b. Class I synthetases acylate the terminal 3’ hydroxyl group of tRNAs; Class II synthetases acylate the terminal 2’ hydroxyl group of tRNAs.   c. Class I synthetases acylate tRNAs with hydrophobic amino acids; Class II synthetases acylate tRNAs with polar amino acids.   d. Class I synthetases acylate tRNAs with polar amino acids; Class II synthetases acylate tRNAs with hydrophobic amino acids.

Biology (MindTap Course List)
11th Edition
ISBN:9781337392938
Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Chapter13: Gene Expression
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 12TYU
icon
Related questions
Topic Video
Question

What is the primary difference betwee class I and class II aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases.

  a.

Class I synthetases acylate the terminal 2’ hydroxyl group of tRNAs; Class II synthetases acylate the terminal 3’ hydroxyl group of tRNAs.

  b.

Class I synthetases acylate the terminal 3’ hydroxyl group of tRNAs; Class II synthetases acylate the terminal 2’ hydroxyl group of tRNAs.

  c.

Class I synthetases acylate tRNAs with hydrophobic amino acids; Class II synthetases acylate tRNAs with polar amino acids.

  d.

Class I synthetases acylate tRNAs with polar amino acids; Class II synthetases acylate tRNAs with hydrophobic amino acids.

Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 3 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Gene expression
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biochemistry and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:
9781337392938
Author:
Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Biology Today and Tomorrow without Physiology (Mi…
Biology Today and Tomorrow without Physiology (Mi…
Biology
ISBN:
9781305117396
Author:
Cecie Starr, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher:
Cengage Learning