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 (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of viruses?

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

What is the Kingdom that fungi belong to?

<p>Mycota (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a mold?

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

What is the defining feature of yeasts?

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

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

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

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