18 Questions
What is the characteristic feature of Hyphomycetes?
Presence of septate hyphae
Which type of pathogens are commonly associated with Dematiaceous Hyphomycetes?
Agents of phaeohyphomycosis
How do Hyaline Hyphomycetes differ from Dematiaceous Hyphomycetes?
Hyaline Hyphomycetes are associated with hyalohyphomycosis.
Which feature is used primarily for the identification of Hyphomycetes?
Conidial morphology
What is the method used for identifying Hyphomycetes based on the arrangement of conidia?
Arthrocetenate
Piedraia hortae is the teleomorph of which condition?
Black piedra
What is the term used to describe fungi that lack septa in their hyphae?
Aseptate fungi
Which class of fungi is known as the IMPERFECT FUNGI?
Deuteromycetes
What is the term used to describe hyphae with simple ascomycetous septal pores?
Non-septate hyphae
What are the structures used for asexual reproduction in fungi, involving sporulation via conidia on hyphae or aggregations of hyphae?
Sporodochia
Which type of fungal infection is characterized by infections confined to the outermost layer of the skin or hair?
Superficial mycosis
What is the most suitable growth temperature at which to identify Hyphomycetes?
$37°C$
Which genus is formerly known as Absidia?
Lichtheimia
How is asexual reproduction carried out in Mucorales?
Via sporangiospores
What staining method can be used to identify clamp connections in Basidiomycetes?
Diazonium blue B staining
Which genus is a major pathogen belonging to conidial molds?
Filobasidiella neoformans
What are the main characteristics of Basidiomycetes hyphae?
Aseptate with presence of clamp connections
What is the reproduction method for Filobasidiella neoformans?
Via conidia
Test your knowledge on the sexual reproduction process involving basidiospores formation in sac fungi, also known as common molds. Learn about the characteristics of these terrestrial, cosmopolitan fungi including their saprobic and parasitic nature. Explore medically important genera and their role in various pathogenic conditions.
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