Fungi

Question 1

What are the structures of fungi?

Answer 1

1. Mitochondria
2. Nucleus
3. Vacuole
4. Cell membrane
5. Cell wall
6. Ribosomes
7. Cytoplasm
8. Golgi body/apparatus
9. Endoplasmic reticulum

Question 2

What are the characteristics of fungi?

Answer 2

1. Eukaryotic
2. Heterotroph
3. Unicellular
4. Multicellular
5. Both sexual and asexual reproduction
6. Respire aerobically
7. Chitin - cell wall
8. Lack roots

Question 3

How are fungi transmitted?

Answer 3

1. Direct contact
2. Indirect contact
3. Broken skin
4. Inhalation/ingestion
5. Opportunistic flora - endogenous infection is possible

Question 4

How is fungi identified?

Answer 4

1. Skin scraping
2. Nail scraping
3. Microscopy (swab)
4. Radiological
5. Clinical signs and symptoms

Question 5

What are fungi based diseases?

Answer 5

1. Tinea
   a. Athletes foot
   b. Jock itch
   c. Nappy rash
   d. Cradle cap
2. Candidate Albicans (thrush, both oral and vaginal)