12 Questions
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes fungi as chemoheterotrophic organisms?
Lack of chlorophyll
Which type of fungi reproduces both sexually and asexually?
Molds
What is the primary function of fungi in decomposing dead organisms?
Recycling nutrients
Which category of fungi are known to produce both yeastlike and moldlike forms?
Dimorphic fungi
What distinguishes yeasts from molds in terms of their structure?
Reproduction by budding
What is the common method by which yeasts reproduce?
Asexual budding
What is the mycelium composed of?
Hyphae intertwined to form a tangled mass
What is the major exception among mycoses in terms of contagiousness?
Dermatophytes
How are asexual spores used to identify fungal pathogens?
By their categorization based on development
What is the key characteristic of true fungal pathogens?
Display dimorphism and invade tissues
How do dimorphic fungal pathogens reproduce in their animal habitat?
Reproduce via budding in a yeast phase
What is the main difference between the mycelial phase and yeast phase of dimorphic fungal pathogens?
Invasive nature versus saprophytic nature
Test your knowledge on the characteristics of fungi, including being eukaryotic, possessing cell walls made of chitin, and being chemoheterotrophic. Explore concepts like saprophytic behavior, opportunistic parasitism, and the differences between molds and yeasts.
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