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MIC 121 Characteristics and Structure of Fungi Objective Question
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What is a defining characteristic of dimorphic fungi, as described in the document?
Options
A They always exist as yeast forms, regardless of temperature.
B They exist as mould at 37°C and yeast at 25°C.
C They exist as mould at 25°C and yeast at 37°C.
Correct Answer
D They cannot reproduce sexually.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Dimorphic fungi exist as mould (filamentous) at 25°C (room temp) and as yeast (unicellular) at 37°C (body temp), as highlighted by the mnemonic 'Mould in the cold, yeast in the heat' (Page 20).

Hint

The document provides a mnemonic related to temperature and form.

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Course: MIC 121
Topic: Characteristics and Structure of Fungi
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 220 of 984
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