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Which mosquito is responsible for transmitting malaria?
Which mosquito is responsible for transmitting malaria?
- Culex mosquito
- Aedes mosquito
- Anopheles mosquito (correct)
- Mansonia mosquito
Which species of Plasmodium is the most dangerous for humans?
Which species of Plasmodium is the most dangerous for humans?
- P. malariae
- P. falciparum (correct)
- P. vivax
- P. ovale
How many species of Plasmodium parasites affect humans?
How many species of Plasmodium parasites affect humans?
- 4 (correct)
- 5
- 3
- 2
How is malaria clinically characterized?
How is malaria clinically characterized?
Which of the following is NOT a type of prescription drug that can be developed from medicinal fungi?
Which of the following is NOT a type of prescription drug that can be developed from medicinal fungi?
Who discovered penicillin in 1928?
Who discovered penicillin in 1928?
Which compound is NOT synthesized by medicinal fungi?
Which compound is NOT synthesized by medicinal fungi?
What is the Chinese name for Ganoderma lucidum?
What is the Chinese name for Ganoderma lucidum?
What was the first prescription drug developed from medicinal fungi?
What was the first prescription drug developed from medicinal fungi?
Flashcards
Malaria Vector
Malaria Vector
The Anopheles mosquito transmits the malaria parasite.
Dangerous Plasmodium
Dangerous Plasmodium
P. falciparum is the most dangerous Plasmodium species for humans.
Human Plasmodium Species
Human Plasmodium Species
Four species of Plasmodium affect humans.
Malaria Symptoms
Malaria Symptoms
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Non-fungi drug
Non-fungi drug
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Penicillin Discoverer
Penicillin Discoverer
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Non-fungal Compound
Non-fungal Compound
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Ganoderma lucidum's Chinese Name
Ganoderma lucidum's Chinese Name
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First Fungi Drug
First Fungi Drug
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Study Notes
Malaria Transmission
- Female Anopheles mosquitoes are responsible for transmitting malaria.
Plasmodium Species
- Plasmodium falciparum is the most dangerous species for humans.
- There are five species of Plasmodium parasites that affect humans.
Malaria Clinical Characteristics
- Malaria is clinically characterized by fever, chills, and flu-like symptoms.
Medicinal Fungi
- Griseofulvin is NOT a type of prescription drug that can be developed from medicinal fungi.
- Penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928.
- Streptomycin is NOT synthesized by medicinal fungi.
Ganoderma Lucidum
- Ganoderma lucidum is also known as Lingzhi in Chinese.
Medicinal Fungi History
- The first prescription drug developed from medicinal fungi was Penicillin.
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