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What is the characteristic of fungi related to their cell walls?
What is the characteristic of fungi related to their cell walls?
- Typically composed of chitin (correct)
- Composed of cellulose
- Contain chlorophyll
- Made of peptidoglycan
Which type of fungi is unicellular and reproduces asexually by budding?
Which type of fungi is unicellular and reproduces asexually by budding?
- Mushrooms
- Yeast (correct)
- Molds
- Dimorphic fungi
What characteristic defines fungi as decomposers?
What characteristic defines fungi as decomposers?
- Form beneficial associations with plants
- Lack chlorophyll
- Saprophytic (correct)
- Opportunistic parasites
Which statement is true about the morphology of yeasts?
Which statement is true about the morphology of yeasts?
What makes dimorphic fungi unique among other fungi?
What makes dimorphic fungi unique among other fungi?
What is the significance of fungi in the context of food preservation?
What is the significance of fungi in the context of food preservation?
What is the primary function of the fruiting bodies in molds?
What is the primary function of the fruiting bodies in molds?
How are yeast and molds different in their method of asexual reproduction?
How are yeast and molds different in their method of asexual reproduction?
What is a common method of acquiring mycoses (fungal infections) according to the text?
What is a common method of acquiring mycoses (fungal infections) according to the text?
How are true fungal pathogens distinguished from opportunistic fungi?
How are true fungal pathogens distinguished from opportunistic fungi?
What is a common form of exposure leading to epidemics of fungal infections?
What is a common form of exposure leading to epidemics of fungal infections?
Which category of fungal diseases typically results from the inhalation of fungal spores?
Which category of fungal diseases typically results from the inhalation of fungal spores?
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