Microbiology 020 - General Microbiology » Fall 2020 » Fungi

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

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