Pseudohphae are seen in____________?

Correct answer: D. Candida albicans

  • A. Alternaria
  • B. Aspergillus
  • C. Osporium
  • D. Candida albicans

Explanation

Candida albicans characteristically forms pseudohyphae along with budding yeast cells, helping distinguish it from many other yeasts. Alternaria and Aspergillus produce true septate hyphae rather than Candida-type pseudohyphae.

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