(Originais Teachy 2023) - Question Medium of Biology

In an experiment with Drosophila melanogaster, a researcher observed that the gray-bodied fly (gene A) and short wings (gene B) were frequently inherited together, while the black-bodied fly and long wings were also commonly observed together. After crosses and analyses, the researcher concluded that genes A and B demonstrate a pattern of linkage and that the recombination frequency between them is 10%. What is the definition of linkage and how can the recombination frequency between genes A and B be used to determine the genetic distance between them in centimorgan map units (cM)?

Protozoans are single-celled eukaryotes that can be found in various aquatic and terrestrial environments, and some are known to cause serious diseases in both humans and animals. In a hypothetical scenario, a group of researchers discovered a new species of protozoan in a contaminated water sample. The researchers also found that this species has the ability to photosynthesize and can be classified as an alga as well. Consider the characteristics of this new species and the information about the diseases caused by protozoans, and answer the following questions: 1) Discuss the morphological and physiological features that allow this new species to be classified as both a protozoan and an alga. 2) Propose a potential mechanism by which this species could contribute to the spread of infectious diseases, considering its dual classification and the characteristics of known disease-causing protozoans. Your answer should integrate knowledge of both biology and environmental science, highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of understanding and addressing issues related to infectious diseases and environmental contamination.

Plants are eukaryotic photosynthetic organisms that have cells with cellulose cell walls. The basic structure of plants includes roots, stems, and leaves, which perform specialized functions such as water and nutrient absorption, support, and photosynthesis. Differentiate plants from other biological kingdoms, highlighting a unique characteristic of plants that distinguishes them from others. Additionally, mention two main subgroups of the Plant Kingdom and a distinctive characteristic of each.