Questions and Answers
What type of spores are produced in a sporangium?
Basidiospores
Which structure develops from a supporting structure termed a sporangiophore?
Sporangium
What is the storage condition recommended for respiratory tract specimens before processing?
Refrigerated (4°C) — delay
Which organelle do fungi possess?
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How do yeasts reproduce?
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What is a characteristic of molds' cell walls?
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Which factor is necessary for the growth of most fungi?
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What is the structure that produces asexual spores in fungi?
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Which type of reproduction is characterized by the joining of two compatible nuclei followed by meiosis?
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What is the main characteristic of Mucorales' aerial mycelium?
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What is the supporting structure for the development of a sporangium?
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What is the purpose of adding 10-20% KOH solution to skin, hair, nails, and tissue samples?
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What is the purpose of Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) in the direct microscopic examination of specimens?
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What does Calcofluor White binding to polysaccharides in chitin walls of fungus result in?
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What is the disadvantage of using India Ink (routine) for examining cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
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