Part A: The Central Dogma specifies that the information in ________. a. DNA is copied into an RNA molecule during translation, and the information in that RNA molecule is used to make a protein during transcription b. DNA is copied into an RNA molecule during transcription, and the information in that RNA molecule is used to make a protein during translation c. DNA is copied directly into a protein d. protein is copied into an RNA molecule during translation, and the information in that RNA molecule is used to make DNA during transcription e. RNA is copied into a DNA molecule during transcription, and the information in that DNA molecule is used to make a protein during translation Part B: What does the protein encoded by the lacZ gene do? a. Transports lactose into the cell b. Converts lactose to allolactose c. Splits lactose into two monosaccharides d. Produces cyclic AMP e. Represses the lac operon Part C: Which mRNA modification is likely absent if the mRNA is degraded prematurely from the 5’ end of the mRNA? a. RNA editing b. removal of introns c. addition of the 3’ polyadenylated tail d. addition of the 7-methylguanosine cap to the 5’ end e. splicing together of exons Part D: What type of ends are typically better for cloning experiments? a. Sticky b. Blunt