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What is the main difference between mycorrhizae and fungal pathogens?
What is the main difference between mycorrhizae and fungal pathogens?
- Mycorrhizae thrive internally within the host organism, while fungal pathogens are externally harmful.
- Mycorrhizae cause illness when the immune system is weakened, while fungal pathogens regulate bacterial species.
- Mycorrhizae form mutualistic relationships with plant roots, while fungal pathogens grow on or in living things and steal resources. (correct)
- Mycorrhizae are opportunistic pathogens, while fungal pathogens help in digestion.
Which of the following characteristics is unique to fungi?
Which of the following characteristics is unique to fungi?
- Eukaryotic
- Cell walls made of chitin (correct)
- Chemoheterotrophic
- Photosynthetic
What makes Candidiasis different from Tinea in terms of infection?
What makes Candidiasis different from Tinea in terms of infection?
- Candidiasis can develop treatment resistance, unlike Tinea. (correct)
- Candidiasis is a beneficial use of fungi, while Tinea is a fungal pathogenic infection.
- Candidiasis infects the blood, while Tinea affects the nails.
- Candidiasis causes ringworm, while Tinea causes yeast infections.
Why are fungi classified as heterotrophic organisms?
Why are fungi classified as heterotrophic organisms?
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How do fungi reproduce asexually?
How do fungi reproduce asexually?
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What does it mean when it is stated that most fungi that cause illness are opportunistic pathogens?
What does it mean when it is stated that most fungi that cause illness are opportunistic pathogens?
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What is the purpose of spore prints in fungi identification?
What is the purpose of spore prints in fungi identification?
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