MicroBiology Ch. 58 Quiz

Match each term to its definition. 1. Septum or wall separates cells 2. Is nonpigmented 3. Is darkly pigmented

1. Septate 2. Hyaline 3. Dematiaceous

Match the type of mycosis to its description. 1. Infections are confined to subcutaneous tissue without dissemination 2. Infections occur in patients who are immunocompromised Infections can become systemic 3. Infections often involve the lungs but can disseminate to any organ 4. Infections involve the hair, skin, or nails without direct invasion of deep tissue

1. Subcutaneous mycoses 2. Opportunistic mycoses 3. Systemic mycoses 4. Superficial cutaneous mycoses

Question text Fungal yeast colonies appear ____________. Select one: a. Moist b. Filamentous

A. Moist

Mycology is the study of ___________________. Select one: a. Parasites b. Viruses c. Fungi d. Bacteria

C. Fungi

India ink and KOH are two direct detection stains for fungi. Select one: True False

True

Question text Some species of fungi can reproduce both sexually and asexually. Select one: True False

True

Some fungi are dimorphic, meaning that they can grow as yeast and mold. Select one: True False

True

Some fungi are thermally dimorphic, meaning that whether they grow as yeast or mold depends on the temperature of its environment. Select one: True False

True

Fungal mold colonies appear ____________. Select one: a. Moist b. Filamentous

b. Filamentous

Most fungi are saprophytic. What does saprophytic mean? Select one: a. They eat other organisms of the same species b. They eat non-organic matter c. They live on dead organic matter d. They eat live organic matter

c. They live on dead organic matter