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Fungal Biology Terminology

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What is the term for the asexual phase of a fungal lifecycle?

Anamorph (correct)
Dermatophyte
Dimorphism
Fungemia

What is the term for the ability of a fungus to exist in different morphologies?

Mucorales
Hyphae
Mold
Dimorphism (correct)

What is the term for a fungus that is growing as hyphae, usually with a filamentous appearance?

Mold (correct)
Mucorales
Fungemia
Hyphae

What is the term for the presence of fungi in the blood?

Fungemia (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a class of fungi that cause diseases of the skin, hair, and nails?

Dermatophyte (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a fungal infection caused by members of the Mucorales?

Mucormycosis (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a broader group of fungal infections, including those caused by members of the order Mucorales?

Zygomycosis (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of obtaining 510(k) clearance from the FDA?

To notify the FDA of intent to market a medical device (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a type culture?

A viable culture of a fungus that is directly descended from the original material used to describe the species (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of whole-genome sequencing (WGS)?

To quickly produce data from an entire genome (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between yeast cells and hyphae?

Yeast cells are unicellular, while hyphae are multicellular (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary limitation of molecular diagnostic assays for invasive fungal infections?

They require a high degree of technical expertise (A) Signup and view all the answers