Microbiology 020 - General Microbiology » Fall 2020 » Fungi

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Question #1
Fungi are known as saprophytic because
A.   their cell wall is made out of chitin
B.   they produce organic matter
C.   they can reproduce sexually and asexually
D.   they break down organic matter
Question #2
The name given to a mass of hyphae is _________________.
A.   mychae
B.   hyphaelia
C.   hyphaelium
D.   mycelium
Question #3
Match the following ; septate hyphae
A.   does not contain cross-walls
B.   contain cross-walls
Question #4
As opposed to endospores, the purpose of fungal spores is
A.   reproduction
B.   survival of harsh environments
C.   both answers are correct
Question #5
Deratophytes usually cause
A.   subcutaneous mycoses
B.   cutaneous mycoses
C.   superficial mycoses
D.   systemic mycoses
Question #6
The name of the enzyme produced y dermatophytes for the breakdown of keratin is _____________.
A.   keratinase
B.   keratinae
C.   kerastas
D.   keratinium
Question #7
The selective agent in Sabaroud dextrose agar is
A.   antifungals
B.     
C.   antibiotics
D.   dextrose
Question #8
Match the following : Sacchromyces cerevisiae
A.   fungi
B.   yeast
C.   mold
Question #9
Match the following : Penicillium grysogenum
A.   mold
B.   fungi
C.   yeast
Question #10
The spore type produced by Penicillium grysogenum is
A.   arthroconidia
B.   conidiospore
C.   blastoconidia
D.   sporangiospore

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