Fungi Flashcards
1
Q
What is the structure of a fungi?
A
Lacks chlorophyll
Has spores
Has chitin cell wall
Membrane has ergosterol as a major sterol
2
Q
What are the 3 disease curing types of fungi?
A
Basidiomycetes
Ascomycetes
Zygomycetes
3
Q
How do we get final infections on our skin?
A
Fungi contain enzymes to degrade and utilise keratin as a nutrient source
4
Q
What are dermatophytes?
A
Fungi that causes skin illness
