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Which statement accurately describes fungi's cellular composition?
Which statement accurately describes fungi's cellular composition?
What is the primary reason fungi are not susceptible to Penicillin?
What is the primary reason fungi are not susceptible to Penicillin?
Which yeast species is known to cause skin conditions such as Pityriasis versicolor?
Which yeast species is known to cause skin conditions such as Pityriasis versicolor?
Which of the following statements about Tinea infections is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about Tinea infections is incorrect?
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Which type of spore is classified as asexual?
Which type of spore is classified as asexual?
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Which statement about fungi is true?
Which statement about fungi is true?
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Identify the statement that is incorrect about Cryptococcus neoformans.
Identify the statement that is incorrect about Cryptococcus neoformans.
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Which of the following statements regarding mold cultivation is accurate?
Which of the following statements regarding mold cultivation is accurate?
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What accurately represents the composition of a fungal cell wall?
What accurately represents the composition of a fungal cell wall?
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Which component is typically NOT found in granulomas?
Which component is typically NOT found in granulomas?
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Which condition is most closely related to tuberculosis?
Which condition is most closely related to tuberculosis?
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Which type of infection is NOT associated with Histoplasmosis?
Which type of infection is NOT associated with Histoplasmosis?
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Identify the inaccurate pairing of polymer and monomer.
Identify the inaccurate pairing of polymer and monomer.
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Study Notes
Microbiology Questions
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Fungi: Fungi are eukaryotic organisms, possessing more than one nucleus. They are not autotrophs and do not contain chlorophyll. Fungi can survive as obligate aerobes.
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Cryptococcus neoformans: This fungus causes meningitis and encephalitis, particularly in AIDS patients. Its capsule increases its virulence. The capsule structure is made up of polysaccharides, but not monosaccharides.
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Fungal Growth Media: Fungi can grow on SDA (Sabouraud dextrose agar). Yeast cultures are also grown on SDA. Lactophenol cotton blue is used to stain yeast, while molds are often not stained with Gram stain.
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Fungal Cell Wall Composition: Fungal cell walls are composed of chitin, mannan, and b-glucan.
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Granulomas: Granulomas contain foamy macrophages, infected macrophages and giant cells surrounded by phagocytes, but not uninfected macrophages.
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Tuberculosis-like Disease: Darling's Disease is similar to tuberculosis.
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Histoplasmosis Infections: Histoplasmosis infections can include pulmonary, disseminated, and mucocutaneous infections. Secondary infections are not a type of histoplasmosis.
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Polymers and Monomers: The correct polymerization is B-glucan with D-glucose; Mannan with D-mannose; Cellulose with D-glucose; Chitosan with N-acetylglucosamine; and α-glucan with D-glucose
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Asexual Spores: Blastospores, macroconidia, microconidia, and arthrospores are types of asexual fungal spores. A holomorph(sexual phase) is not a type of asexual spore.
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Fungal Infections (Tinea): Tinea barbae infects the face, Tinea manum infects the hands, Tinea unguium infects the nails. Tinia pedis infects the scalp and tinea cruris infects the perineum.
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Aspergillus Flavus Toxin: Aspergillus flavus produces aflatoxin, a toxin linked to liver cancer.
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Pityriasis Versicolor Yeast: Malassezia furfur is the yeast that can cause Pityriasis Versicolor.
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Fungi and Cholesterol: Fungi utilize ergosterol, not cholesterol, in their cell membranes. It is not common in both fungi and animal cells.
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Opportunistic Mycoses: Candida albicans is a common opportunistic fungal infection.
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Fungal Cell Wall and Antibiotics: The cell wall of fungi is primarily polysaccharides, making them resistant to penicillin and penicillin-like antibiotics. This is because fungi cell walls are made of different materials compared to bacterial cell walls.
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Test your knowledge on key microbiology concepts related to fungi, their growth media, and diseases caused by specific pathogens. This quiz covers important aspects such as the characteristics of fungi, fungal cell wall composition, and related diseases like meningitis and tuberculosis. Challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of microbiological principles.
