Basidiospores Formation in Sac Fungi Quiz
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What is the characteristic feature of Hyphomycetes?

  • Production of endogenous ascospores
  • Production of basidiospores
  • Presence of septate hyphae (correct)
  • Formation of ascospores

    • Which type of pathogens are commonly associated with Dematiaceous Hyphomycetes?

  • Agents of phaeohyphomycosis (correct)
  • Agents of hyalohyphomycosis
  • Agents of histoplasmosis
  • Agents of aspergillosis

    • How do Hyaline Hyphomycetes differ from Dematiaceous Hyphomycetes?

  • Hyaline Hyphomycetes are associated with hyalohyphomycosis. (correct)
  • Dematiaceous Hyphomycetes produce colorless colonies.
  • Dematiaceous Hyphomycetes are agents of aspergillosis.
  • Hyaline Hyphomycetes produce pigmented conidia.

    • Which feature is used primarily for the identification of Hyphomycetes?

    <p>Conidial morphology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the method used for identifying Hyphomycetes based on the arrangement of conidia?

    <p>Arthrocetenate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Piedraia hortae is the teleomorph of which condition?

    <p><strong>Black piedra</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe fungi that lack septa in their hyphae?

    <p>Aseptate fungi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of fungi is known as the IMPERFECT FUNGI?

    <p>Deuteromycetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe hyphae with simple ascomycetous septal pores?

    <p>Non-septate hyphae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the structures used for asexual reproduction in fungi, involving sporulation via conidia on hyphae or aggregations of hyphae?

    <p>Sporodochia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fungal infection is characterized by infections confined to the outermost layer of the skin or hair?

    <p>Superficial mycosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most suitable growth temperature at which to identify Hyphomycetes?

    <p>$37°C$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which genus is formerly known as Absidia?

    <p>Lichtheimia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is asexual reproduction carried out in Mucorales?

    <p>Via sporangiospores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What staining method can be used to identify clamp connections in Basidiomycetes?

    <p>Diazonium blue B staining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which genus is a major pathogen belonging to conidial molds?

    <p>Filobasidiella neoformans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main characteristics of Basidiomycetes hyphae?

    <p>Aseptate with presence of clamp connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reproduction method for Filobasidiella neoformans?

    <p>Via conidia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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