Biomedical Science: Morphological Classification of Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi & Parasites
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What type of nucleic acid do viruses contain?

  • Both RNA and DNA
  • Only DNA
  • Either RNA or DNA (correct)
  • Only RNA
  • Which of the following is a characteristic of viruses?

  • Multiply by binary fission
  • Affected by antibiotics
  • Lack enzymes necessary for protein and nucleic acid synthesis (correct)
  • Possess cellular organization
  • What is the classification system for fungi based on?

  • Morphology and cell structure
  • Pathogenic potential
  • Nucleic acid composition
  • Clinical syndromes (correct)
  • Which of the following is a characteristic of Streptomyces?

    <p>Gram-positive, aerobic, non-acid-fast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining feature of dimorphic fungi?

    <p>Ability to exist in both unicellular and filamentous forms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of viruses?

    <p>They are sensitive to interferon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Kingdom that fungi belong to?

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

    Which of the following is an example of a mold?

    <p>Mucor sp.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining feature of yeasts?

    <p>Unicellular growth form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a dimorphic fungus?

    <p>Histoplasma sp.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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