Introduction to Fungi

Question 1

the three main divisions of Fungi

Answer 1

Basidiomycetes, ascomycetes, zygomycetes

Question 2

classification and structure of Basidiomycetes

Answer 2

mainly moulds and mushrooms, a few yeasts

have basidia underneath the cup of the mushroom

Question 3

classification of Ascomycetes

Answer 3

moulds and yeasts, some mushrooms

Question 4

classification of zygomycetes

Answer 4

moulds

Question 5

Dermatophytic fungal infection

Answer 5

Dermatophytes: fungi have a predilection to digesting keratin as a nutrient source and so tend to attract skin and result in ringworm like infections

pityriasis versicolor - yeasts that form hyphae in infected skin

Question 6

systemic fungal infection

Answer 6

candida is a species of fungi commensal to the GI tract, but one which can cause a lot of problems

yeast and responsible for oral, vagina, skin, nail, oesophageal and many other forms of infections