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BIO 102 Objective Question

Question

A fungal species capable of switching between hyphal and yeast-like growth forms is described as:
Options
A Coenocytic
B Dimorphic
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C Dikaryotic
D Heterokaryotic
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Dimorphic fungi are capable of switching between hyphal and yeast-like growth forms. Some pathogens of humans and animals exhibit this characteristic, with intermediate stages called pseudo-hyphae.

Hint

The prefix 'di-' means two, referring to two distinct growth forms.

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