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microbiology test 1
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| is the kingdom fungi prokaryotic or eukaryotic? | eukaryotic microorganisms |
| yes or no: does the kingdom fungi have cell wall? | yes |
| yes or no: is the kingdom fungi photosynthetic? | no |
| yes or no: is the kingdom fungi motile? | no – lack pili + flagellum |
| saprophytic | on decayed matter |
| parasitic | parasite to other microorganism |
| what type of reproduction does fungi have? | both asexual and sexual reproduction |
| hypha (plural – hyphae) | individual filaments |
| mycelium (plural – mycelia) | filamentous mass seen with unaided eye as furry growth |
| some molds & yeasts are deep mycotic diseases | meaning they involve lungs & other organs |
| some molds & yeasts are superficial mycotic diseases | meaning they occur in buccal mucosa and skin (Candida albicans) |