FUNGI

Question 1

CHARACTERISTICS

Answer 1

• Eukaryotic Cell
• Unicellular and Multicellular (moulds)
• Reproduces asexually & sexually
• Lack ‘roots, majority produces spores’
• Doesn’t carry out photosynthesis

Question 2

IDENTIFICATION

Answer 2

• Clinical and Microscopic Observation
• Nail and Skin Scraping
• Radiology

Question 3

MODE OF TRANSMISSION

Answer 3

• Direct or Indirect Contact
• Inhalation or Ingestion of fungal spores
• May enter through broken skin

Question 4

DISEASES

Answer 4

• Aspergillosis (Airborne)
• Tinea Pedis - Athletes foot (Indirect/direct contact)
• Candida - Thrush (Skin broken, Indirect/direct contact)