Please read the clinical scenario, and then answer the question that follow to become familiar with the traditional NCLEX question format.
As an RN working in a research unit, you are responsible for data and specimen collection for multiple research studies. A patient is admitted as a participant in a study focused on the role of tRNA mutations in Alzheimer’s disease. The 78-year-old male is accompanied by his wife and daughter. Prior to obtaining the first blood specimen, you provide education regarding the importance of the study and the overall process of protein synthesis.
-During protein synthesis,the mRNA codon,UAA,recruits which of the following tRNA molecules to the ribosomal complex?

Question

Please read the clinical scenario, and then answer the question that follow to become familiar with the traditional NCLEX question format.
  As an RN working in a research unit, you are responsible for data and specimen collection for multiple research studies. A patient is admitted as a participant in a study focused on the role of tRNA mutations in Alzheimer’s disease. The 78-year-old male is accompanied by his wife and daughter. Prior to obtaining the first blood specimen, you provide education regarding the importance of the study and the overall process of protein synthesis. 
-During protein synthesis,the mRNA codon,UAA,recruits which of the following tRNA molecules to the ribosomal complex?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The mRNA codon UAA is a stop codon, also known as a termination codon or non-sense codon, which does not recruit any tRNA molecules. Instead, it signals the end of the protein synthesis process.

Please Read the Clinical Scenario, and Then Answer the Question