David Taylor & Blag Flashcards
1
Q
Fungi are divided into what two classes
A
Yeasts
Moulds
2
Q
True/ false - yeasts are multicellular and also known as filamentous fungi
A
False this is Moulds
3
Q
True/false yeasts reproduce by budding or fission
A
True
4
Q
Fungi are carbon heterotrophs, therefore they require what?
A
Organic compounds as carbon sources
5
Q
What age can you use terbinafine for ringworm treatment
A
Over 12s only
6
Q
Griseofulvin is effective against what species
A
Microsporum sp
7
Q
Terbinafine is effective against what species
A
Trichophyton tonsurans
8
Q
Do you take griseofulvin with fatty foods
A
Yes to help absorption
9
Q
Are fungi pro or eukaryotic organisms
A
Eukaryotic - they have a true nucleus
