Germ tubes are formed mainly by_______________?

Correct answer: A. Candida albicans

  • A. Candida albicans
  • B. Candida stellatoidea
  • C. Candida tropicalis
  • D. Candida pseudotropicalls

Explanation

Candida albicans forms germ tubes when incubated in serum, making the germ-tube test useful for its rapid identification. The other Candida species listed generally do not show this characteristic test reaction.

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