Notes in 28 Generalities in Mycology

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Published	07/30/2024	Main component of chitin; one of the toughest biologically produced material{{c1::N-acetylglucosamine}}
Published	07/30/2024	T or FFungi gain energy metabolism via photosynthesis {{c1::False - lack chlorophyll}}
Published	07/30/2024	Long, slender, branching tubes{{c1::Hyphae}}
Published	07/30/2024	QC. Hyphae with cross walls1. Septate2. Coenocytic {{c1::A}}
Published	07/30/2024	QC. Contains melanin1. Hyaline2. Dematiaceous{{c1::B}}
Published	07/30/2024	QC. Takes up the color of the stain1. Hyaline2. Dematiaceous{{c1::A}}
Published	07/30/2024	Reproductive part of the mycelium{{c1::Spores}}
Published	07/30/2024	Part of myceliuym that absorb food for growth {{c1::Vegetative (thallus)}}
Published	07/30/2024	Part of mycelium that grows above the substrate for spore production {{c1::Aerial (reproductive) mycelium}}
Published	07/30/2024	Enumerate sexual spores{{c1::AscosporesBasidiosporesOosporesZygospores}}
Published	07/30/2024	Enumerate asexual spores{{c1::BlastosporesArthrosporesChlamydosporesConidia}}
Published	07/30/2024	Phase of sexual reproduction during fusion of two haploid nuclei to form zygote{{c1::Karyogamy}}
Published	07/30/2024	Phase of sexual reproduction where haploid donor cell penetrate the cytoplasm of recipient cell{{c1::Plasmogamy}}
Published	07/30/2024	Phase of sexual reproduction that gives rise to haploid nucleus {{c1::Meiosis}}
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. Sexual sporesFormed within sac or ascusA. AscosporesB. BasidiosporesC. OosporesD. Zygospores{{c1::A}}
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. Sexual sporesSmall, specialized club-shaped structure that is formed on surfaceA. AscosporesB. BasidiosporesC. OosporesD. Zygospor…
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. Sexual sporesFormed by the union of 2 sexually undifferentiated cellsA. AscosporesB. BasidiosporesC. OosporesD. Zygospores{{c1::B}…
Published	07/30/2024	Most common process by which spores are produced by fungi{{c1::Asexual Spores - process of mitosis}}
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. ThallosporesBuds through sporulating from surface of parent sporeA. BlastosporesB. Arthrospores C. Chlamydospores{{c1::A}}
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. ThallosporesFrom a hyphae fragmenting into individual rectangular cellsA. BlastosporesB. Arthrospores C. Chlamydospores{{c1::B}}
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. ThallosporesLarge, round, thick walled, unicellular structureA. BlastosporesB. Arthrospores C. Chlamydospores{{c1::C}}
Published	07/30/2024	Asexual spores that are produced from body of fungi {{c1::Thallospore}}
Published	07/30/2024	Two types of Conidia {{c1::MacroconidiaMicroconidia}}
Published	07/30/2024	QC. Multicellular1. Yeast2. Mold {{c1::B}}
Published	07/30/2024	QC. More widespread distribution 1. Yeast2. Mold {{c1::A}}
Published	07/30/2024	QC. Spore producing1. Yeasts2. Mold {{c1::B}}
Published	07/30/2024	QC. Vibrant colors1. Yeasts2. Mold {{c1::B}}
Published	07/30/2024	QC. Slow to cultivate1. Yeasts2. Mold {{c1::B}}
Published	07/30/2024	QC. Both aerobic and anaerobic1. Yeasts2. Mold {{c1::A}}
Published	07/30/2024	QC. Prefer 4.0-4.5 pH1. Yeasts2. Mold {{c1::A}}
Published	07/30/2024	QC. Blastospores1. Yeasts2. Mold {{c1::A}}
Published	07/30/2024	QC. Conidia1. Yeasts2. Mold {{c1::B}}
Published	07/30/2024	QC. Absence of sexual spores1. Yeasts2. Mold {{c1::A}}
Published	07/30/2024	QC. Higher risk to spoilage1. Yeasts2. Mold {{c1::B}}
Published	07/30/2024	Environmental factor that cause change in forms by dimorphic fungi {{c1::Temperature}}
Published	07/30/2024	Fungal species with pseudo filamentous form {{c1::Candida albicans}}
Published	07/30/2024	QC. Yeast form only 1. Candida albicans2. Cryptococcus neoformans{{c1::B}}
Published	07/30/2024	Most fungi causing systemic infections are {{c1::dimorphic::Monomorphic or Dimorphic}}
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. Morphological forms of fungi in tissuesLarge, sac-like structures which fill that spores as they mature A. Yeast cellsB. SporangiaC. Granule…
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. Morphological forms of fungi in tissuesTightly packed masses of hyphae or filaments surrounded by a tough ringA. Yeast cellsB. SporangiaC. Granul…
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. Morphological forms of fungi in tissues“Sclerotic bodies”, appear like copper coinsA. Yeast cellsB. SporangiaC. GranulesD. Fission bodies {{…
Published	07/30/2024	Golden standard for fungal lab diagnosis {{c1::Culture}}
Published	07/30/2024	The most sophisticated way to identify isolates of fungi from clinical specimens{{c1::Molecular methods}}
Published	07/30/2024	T or F Bronchoalveolar lavage is form of sterile specimen {{c1::False}}
Published	07/30/2024	T or F Urine is form of sterile specimen {{c1::False}}
Published	07/30/2024	Most commonly used reagent in the examination of fungal structures{{c1::Positive Hydroxide (KOH)}}
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. Fungal Cell Wall StainsProduces a black coloration of fungal structuresA. Gomori-methenamine (GMS)B. Lactophenol Cotton C. Periodi…
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. Fungal Cell Wall StainsBlue color of fungal structuresA. Gomori-methenamine (GMS)B. Lactophenol Cotton C. Periodic acid Schiff{{c1…
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. Fungal Cell Wall StainsBring magenta or pink coloration of fungal structuresA. Gomori-methenamine (GMS)B. Lactophenol Cotton C. Pe…
Published	07/30/2024	Monomorphic fungi that is commonly identified with India Ink {{c1::Cryptococcus neoformans}}
Published	07/30/2024	Determine mycoses associated with the morphology Hyphae looks like spaghettiYeasts looks like meatballs{{c1::Pityriasis vesicolor}}
Published	07/30/2024	Determine mycoses associated with the morphology Yeasts and Pseudohyphae{{c1::Candida species}}
Published	07/30/2024	Determine mycoses associated with the morphology Yeasts with capsules{{c1::Candida species}}
Published	07/30/2024	Determine mycoses associated with the morphology Smaller spores that are contained in a cup-like structure or container{{c1::Coccidioidomycosis}}
Published	07/30/2024	Determine mycoses associated with the morphology Sclerotic cells - brownish cell walls{{c1::Chromoblastomycosis}}
Published	07/30/2024	Determine mycoses associated with the morphology Sulfur granules on the edges of colony growth{{c1::mycetoma}}
Published	07/30/2024	Determine mycoses associated with the morphology Conidia in pulmonary cavity{{c1::Hyalohyphomycosis – species of Aspergillus, fusarium}}
Published	07/30/2024	Determine mycoses associated with the morphology Cysts (asci/sac) in pulmonary specimens{{c1::Pneumocyctis jirovecii}}
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. Fungal media Stimulates production of conidiophoresA. Sabourad's DextroseB. Potato DextroseC. Lysis-centrifugation (Isolator){{c1::B}}
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. Fungal media Ideal method for likely causes of fungemiaA. Sabourad's DextroseB. Potato DextroseC. Lysis-centrifugation (Isolator){{c1::C}}
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. Fungal media For the isolation of liquid or semi liquid specimenA. Sabourad's DextroseB. Potato DextroseC. Lysis-centrifugation (Isolator){{…
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. Fungal media A Saboraud’s agar containing cycloheximide and chloramphenicolA. Brain-heart infusion agarB. Mycosel agarC. Cornmeal agarD. Lit…
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. Fungal media Nutrient deficientA. Brain-heart infusion agarB. Mycosel agarC. Cornmeal agarD. Littman’s oxgall agar{{c1::C}}
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. Fungal media Contains inhibitory substancesA. Brain-heart infusion agarB. Mycosel agarC. Cornmeal agarD. Littman’s oxgall agar{{c1::D}}
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. Fungal media For yeast formsA. Brain-heart infusion agarB. Mycosel agarC. Cornmeal agarD. Littman’s oxgall agar{{c1::A}}
Published	07/30/2024	Lab diagnosis confirmation for Histoplasma capsulatum infection {{c1::Positive antibidy test}}
Published	07/30/2024	Serological marker that is eleveted in disseminated Aspergillosis {{c1::Serum galactomannan}}
Published	07/30/2024	Serologic test for suspected Cryptococcus infection {{c1::CALAS (cryptococcal antigen latex agglutination test)}}
Published	07/30/2024	Two most commonly requested tests for serologic diagnosis of fungal infection{{c1::Serum galactomannanSerum D Glucan}}
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. Molecular methods Multipoint DNA-based fingerprinting method to identify the pathogenA. Multilocus Sequencing Typing B. Mass spectrosco…
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. Molecular methods Protein spectral pattern, basic modality in identifying pathogens by MALDI-TOFA. Multilocus Sequencing Typing B. Mass…
Published	07/30/2024	CBA. Molecular methods Clotting cascade if triggered by fungal cell wallA. Multilocus Sequencing Typing B. Mass spectroscopy C. Rapid T…
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