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MIC 121 Characteristics and Structure of Fungi Objective Question
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Which statement accurately describes dimorphic fungi and their temperature-dependent morphology?
Options
A They exist as yeast at 25°C and mold at 37°C.
B They are exclusively unicellular at all temperatures.
C They exist as mold at 25°C and yeast at 37°C.
Correct Answer
D Their morphology is independent of temperature.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The 'Yeasts and Dimorphic Fungi' section (Page 20) clearly states: '25°C (room temp) → Mould (filamentous)' and '37°C (body temp) → Yeast (unicellular)'. The mnemonic 'Mould in the cold, yeast in the heat' also supports this.

Hint

Remember the mnemonic 'Mould in the cold, yeast in the heat'.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: Characteristics and Structure of Fungi
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 255 of 984
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