In preparation for attachment to the tRNA,amino acids are activated by
A) methylation.
B) adenylation.
C) N-acetylation.
D) formylation.
E) None of the answers is correct.

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Amino acids are first activated by the addition of adenosine monophosphate (AMP) to the carboxyl group of the amino acid, a process called adenylation or activation. This activated amino acid is then attached to the 3' end of the appropriate tRNA molecule.

In Preparation for Attachment to the TRNA,amino Acids Are Activated