Mycology Flashcards by L M | Brainscape

Q

Four major lineages of fungi

A

Zygomycota
Ascomycota
Basidiomycota
Deuteromycota

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Q

Cell wall made of…?

A

Chitin

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Q

What replaces cholesterol in cell membrane?

A

Ergosterol

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Unicellular = ?

A

Yeast

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Multicellular = ?

A

Mound

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Types of spores

A

Ascospores
Basidiospores
Zygospores

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Q

Examples of dermatophytes

A

Microsporum, trichophyton, epidermophyton

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Q

What species causes meningitis

A

Cryptococcus species

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Q

Antifungal agents targeting ergosterol

A

Polyenes, azoles, allylamines

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