APFIVE Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic tRNA Incompatibility
A researcher studying protein synthesis in eukaryotes uses a tRNA molecule from a prokaryote, expecting it to function normally in the eukaryotic translation system. However, the prokaryotic tRNA does not participate in translation. What is the most likely reason for this incompatibility?
A
The prokaryotic tRNA was degraded by eukaryotic nucleases upon entry into the cell.
B
The anticodon of the prokaryotic tRNA does not match any eukaryotic mRNA codons.
C
Prokaryotic tRNAs lack the necessary modifications to be functional in eukaryotes.
D
Eukaryotic ribosomes cannot recognize prokaryotic tRNA due to structural differences.
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