Fungi Fascination
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Fungi Fascination

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What is the difference between yeast and mould?

  • Yeast reproduces by spore formation, while mould reproduces by budding.
  • Yeast is multicellular, while mould is single-celled.
  • Yeast is a type of bacteria, while mould is a type of fungus.
  • Yeast is single-celled, while mould grows in tubular multicellular structures. (correct)
  • Which type of fungi grows in tubular multicellular structures forming a mycelium?

  • Mould (correct)
  • Yeast
  • Aspergillus fumigatus
  • Dimorphic
  • Which of the following is a characteristic of yeast?

  • They reproduce by spore formation
  • They are dimorphic
  • They grow in tubular multicellular structures
  • They are single celled (correct)
  • Which of the following is a common cause of cutaneous fungal infections?

    <p>Epidermophyton spp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cause of cutaneous infections?

    <p>Moulds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe a superficial fungal infection of the skin, nails, or scalp?

    <p>Tinea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic symptom of ringworm infections on the skin or scalp?

    <p>A red, ring-shaped scaly rash</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe superficial fungal infections of the skin, nails, or scalp?

    <p>Ringworm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fungal infection is characterized by granulomas/abscesses containing environmental bacteria/fungi inoculated subcutaneously by thorns, wood splinters in tropical/subtropical areas with a dry climate?

    <p>Subcutaneous Mycoses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Sporotrichosis?

    <p>A type of subcutaneous mycosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fungi is usually yeast-like and is associated with bird faeces?

    <p>Cryptococcus neoformans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of subcutaneous mycoses?

    <p>They involve skin, tissue, muscle, and fascia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common opportunistic fungal infection in immunocompromised individuals?

    <p>Aspergillosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Madura foot?

    <p>A type of subcutaneous mycosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe a fungal infection that is generally in immunocompromised or predisposed individuals?

    <p>Opportunistic Mycoses</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    "Fungi Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on the Fascinating World of Yeast, Moulds and More!" Delve into the intricacies of these eukaryotic organisms and learn about the differences between yeast and moulds. Brush up on your understanding of their reproduction methods and explore the diversity of fungi, from the familiar brewer's yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae to the dangerous Aspergillus fumigatus. Take the quiz now and become a fungi expert!"

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