Fungi Flashcards
1
Q
Fungus that produces antibiotic Penicillin
A
Penicillium notatum (under Molds)
2
Q
What type of Kingdom Fungi is stated below:
▪️Unicellular
▪️Reproduce by Budding
▪️Ex: Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Candida albicans
A
Yeast
3
Q
What type of Kingdom Fungi is stated below:
▪️Multicellular
▪️Reproduce by Sporulation
▪️Ex: Pencillium notatum
A
Mold
4
Q
▪️Dimorphic Fungus (exist as yeast or mold)
▪️Causes whitish patches on skin
▪️Exhibit “Spaghetti and Meatballs” appearance under a microscope
A
Malassezia furfur
5
Q
Body Part Infected is Mouth and Genitals
A
Candidiasis (opportunistic infection)
6
Q
Causative agents of Athlete’s Foot (TEM)
A
Trichophyton
Epidermophyton
Microsporum
