Mycology: Yeasts vs. Molds Characteristics
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What is the temperature range for the yeast form of fungi?

  • 40-45°C
  • 25°C
  • 35-37°C (correct)
  • 15-20°C

    • Which type of cell membrane is present in molds?

  • Chitin
  • Sterols
  • Ergosterols (correct)
  • Peptidoglycan

    • What characteristic distinguishes the morphology of yeasts from molds?

  • Moist colonies
  • Presence of peptidoglycan
  • Unicellular (correct)
  • Filamentous

    • Which type of spore is produced by yeasts during times of drought or low nutrients?

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

    Which type of organisms are unable to engage in photosynthesis?

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

    What is the characteristic morphology of molds?

    <p>Multicellular filamentous structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinguishing feature between microconidia and macroconidia?

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

    What is the structural unit of most fungi?

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

    What is the characteristic of dematiaceous (phaeoid) hyphae?

    <p>Darkly pigmented</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinguishing feature of pseudohyphae?

    <p>Ellipsoid in shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of spore can yeasts produce in times of drought or low nutrients?

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

    What is the temperature range for the mold form of fungi?

    <p>25-30℃</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinguishing characteristic of dematiaceous (phaeoid) hyphae?

    <p>Presence of darkly pigmented cell walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the morphology of yeasts from molds?

    <p>Cell type (unicellular vs. filamentous)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structural unit of most fungi?

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

    Which type of spore is characteristic of the order Mucorales?

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

    What is the distinguishing feature of pseudohyphae?

    <p>It is ellipsoid in shape and buds off a true hypha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structural unit of most fungi?

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

    Which type of hyphae contains divisions and is seen in molds?

    <p>Septate Hyphae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of spore is produced by fragmentation of hyphal cells?

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

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