29. Which of the following describes the ploidy and state of a fungal cell in the heterokaryotic stage?
(A) Haploid (n), with a single nucleus.
(B) Diploid (2n), formed after karyogamy.
(C) Dikaryotic (n + n), containing haploid nuclei from two parents.
(D) Polyploid, with multiple sets of chromosomes from a single parent.

25. According to the principle of maximum parsimony, when considering multiple phylogenetic hypotheses, which explanation should systematists investigate first?(A) The most complex explanation consistent with all known facts.(B) The explanation that incorporates the most recently discovered genetic mutations.(C) The simplest explanation that is consistent with the facts.(D) The explanation that best aligns with previously established taxonomic classifications.

26. Two organisms, with genotypes BbDD and BBDd, are mated. Assuming independent assortment of the B/b and D/d genes,what is the probability of obtaining an offspring with the genotype BbDd?(A) 1/16 (B) 1/8 (C) 1/4 (D) 1/2

27. Which of the following characteristics, structures, or processes is common to both bacteria and viruses?(A) Metabolism (B) Ribosomes(C) Genetic material composed of nucleic acid (D) Cell division

28. Which type of sensory receptor detects physical deformation in the body's environment associated with pressure, touch,stretch, motion, or sound?(A) Chemoreceptor (B) Electromagnetic receptor(C) Nociceptor (D) Mechanoreceptor

30. Imagine you want to study a human crystallin protein. To obtain a sufficient amount of this protein, you decide to clone its gene. Assuming you know the gene sequence, which approach would allow you to produce the protein in a suitable system like bacteria?(A) Isolate lens cells, extract genomic DNA, and insert the entire gene directly into a bacterial expression vector.(B) Isolate lens cells, extract mRNA, use reverse transcriptase to make cDNA, and insert the cDNA into a bacterial expression vector.(C) Directly synthesize the protein from its known amino acid sequence using a chemical synthesizer.(D) Use PCR to amplify the gene from a brain cell and insert it into a eukaryotic yeast expression vector.

31. Which statement accurately distinguishes Ulva from Caulerpa regarding their multicellular organization?(A) Ulva is a colonial protist, while Caulerpa is a true multicellular alga with specialized tissues.(B) Ulva forms true multicellular bodies through cell division and differentiation, whereas Caulerpa achieves largesize via repeated nuclear division without cytoplasmic division, making it not truly multicellular.(C) Caulerpa exhibits alternation of generations, while Ulva only has a single-celled haploid stage.(D) Both are truly multicellular, but Ulva has a simpler organizational plan compared to Caulerpa's complex thallus.

32. All chordates, at some point during their life cycle, are characterized by which of the following derived traits?(A) Notochord, dorsal hollow nerve cord, pharyngeal slits or clefts, and muscular post-anal tail.(B) Jaws, mineralized skeleton, lungs, and four limbs.(C) Vertebrae, cranium, a two-chambered heart, and paired fins.(D) Hair, mammary glands, endothermy, and a highly developed brain.

33. Put the following milestones in animal evolution in order from oldest to most recent: (a) origin of mammals, (b) earliest evidence of terrestrial arthropods, (c) Ediacaran fauna, (d) extinction of large, nonflying dinosaurs.(A) c, b, a, d (B) a, b, c, d (C) d, c, b, a (D) c, a, b, d

34. The ability of the mammalian kidney to produce urine that is much more concentrated than blood is primarily due to:(A) The active transport of water in the collecting duct.(B) The presence of a short loop of Henle in cortical nephrons.(C) The establishment and maintenance of a steep osmolarity gradient in the renal medulla by the loops of Henle of juxtamedullary nephrons.(D) The selective reabsorption of all solutes, including urea, in the proximal tubule.

35. What are the four main stages of food processing in animals, in order?(A) Digestion, ingestion, absorption, elimination(B) Ingestion, digestion, absorption, elimination(C) Ingestion, absorption, digestion, elimination(D) Digestion, absorption, ingestion, elimination