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Which of the following is a characteristic of fungal cells?
Which of the following is a characteristic of fungal cells?
- They have cell walls
- They reproduce by budding
- They can grow as molds or yeasts
- All of the above (correct)
What are the threadlike filaments of molds called?
What are the threadlike filaments of molds called?
- Conidia
- Hyphae (correct)
- Yeasts
- Pseudohyphae
Which environmental condition determines whether a medically important fungus exists as yeast or mold?
Which environmental condition determines whether a medically important fungus exists as yeast or mold?
- Body temperature
- Room temperature (correct)
- Low oxygen levels
- High humidity
How can fungal infections be diagnosed?
How can fungal infections be diagnosed?
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What is the term for the chain of elongated yeast cells produced by Candida albicans?
What is the term for the chain of elongated yeast cells produced by Candida albicans?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of fungal cells?
Which of the following is a characteristic of fungal cells?
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What is the term for the round cells produced by molds that easily become airborne?
What is the term for the round cells produced by molds that easily become airborne?
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Which of the following is true about Candida albicans?
Which of the following is true about Candida albicans?
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How can fungal infections be diagnosed?
How can fungal infections be diagnosed?
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What determines whether a medically important fungus exists as yeast or mold?
What determines whether a medically important fungus exists as yeast or mold?
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