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LES 1 INTRO Flashcards

1
Q

caused by a change, or mutation, in an
individual’s DNA sequence

A

Genetic or intrinsic

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2
Q

study of fungi, its structure, identification and
diseases caused

A

MYCOLOGY

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2
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these are causes of diseases that from our
environment

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Acquired or extrinsic

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3
Q

feeds on dead organic matter

A

Saprophytic

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4
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uses different organic compounds as sources for nourishment

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Heterotrophs

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4
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contains chitin made of carbohydrate, Nacetylglucosamine, β-glucan

A

Cell Wall

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4
Q

site of action of caspofungin

A

cell wall

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5
Q

an antifungal drug and belongs to a
new class called the echinocandins
used to treat Aspergillus and Candida infection, and works by inhibiting cell wall synthesis

A

Caspofungin

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6
Q

rich in sterol (ergosterol)

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cell membrane

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6
Q

site of action of Amphotericin B and Azoles

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Cell Membrane

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6
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mat of hyphae

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Mycelium

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7
Q

grows at 37C

A

yeasts

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7
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grows at 22C

A

molds

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8
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small branching hyphae that grow downwards

A

Rhizoids

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9
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assumes both yeast and mould forms

A

DIMORPHIC FUNGI

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10
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one of the most important figures for antibiotics

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Alexander Fleming

11
Q

fungi for pest control

A

Entomopathogenic

12
Q

used as a precursor on
creating vitamin c and ascorbic acid

A

Aspergillus niger

13
Q

Protects the cell from osmotic and mechanical stress

A

Cell wall

14
Q

most poisonous among the mycotoxins

A

Aflatoxin

15
Q

enclosed by a nuclear membrane with nucleolus

A

nucleus

16
Q

ribosome for bacteria

A

16s rRNA

17
Q

ribosome marker for fungal classification

A

18s rRNA

18
Q

thin, transparent, tubular wall, filled or lined with a layer of protoplasm varying in thickness

A

hyphae

19
Q

hyphae contain few if any cellular
separations. Sparsely septate range in diameter from
5-15 urn.

A

Sparsely septate/coenocytic (formerly
aseptate)

19
Q

Hyphae according to the presence of transverse walls: have cellular separation or cross-walls range in diameter from 3-6 urn.

A

septated

20
Q

chains of successively budding yeast
cells.

A

Pseudohyphae

21
Q

function in food absorption
; portion that extends below the agar surface or nutrient
substrate

A

Vegetative hyphae

22
Q

extend above the agar or nutrient substrate
; support reproductive structures called conidia

A

Aerial hyphae

23
Q

external coating located outside of covering the cell wall

A

capsule

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