L51. Concepts in Microbiology Flashcards
1
Q
Name and give examples of 2 types of fungi sub-groups.
A
Multicellular (mushrooms)
Unicellular (mould, yeast)
2
Q
What type of cell is fungi?
A
Eukaryote
3
Q
What is the study of fungi called?
A
Mycology
4
Q
What is a medical mycologist?
A
Scientist who studies pathogenic fungi.
5
Q
What is the name given to the study of fungal toxins and their effects?
A
Mytoxicology
6
Q
Give the name of diseases caused by fungi.
A
Mycoses
7
Q
Which type of cell causes dandruff? Name it.
A
A fungus called mallassezia globosa
