fungus Flashcards
1
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what is he cell wall of a fungal cell composed of
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polysaccharide chitin which is insensitive to penicillin
2
Q
what are the characteristics of a fungal cell
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common decomposers
reproduces asexually by binary fission and budding
heterotrophic: absorption of nutrients
3
Q
name 3 ways that fungal infections can be transmitted and give an example of a fungal disease for each
A
contact: tinea
indirect contact : candida
airborne : Histoplasmosis
4
Q
how can fungal infections be identified?
A
clinical diagnosis by observing a skin sample under a microscope biochemical reaction testing
radiological
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