Here's a breakdown of the central dogma:
1. DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid): The genetic blueprint of an organism.
2. mRNA (messenger RNA): A copy of a gene from DNA that carries the genetic code to the ribosome.
3. tRNA (transfer RNA): Carries amino acids to the ribosome to build proteins.
4. Protein: The functional molecule built according to the instructions in DNA.
So, the answer is 2.