Free Mycology MCQs with Answers
27 Mycology MCQs from Microbiology, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.
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- A. Conjunctivitis
- B. Tenea capitis
- C. Desert rheumatism
- D. Thrush
Explanation: Candida commonly causes thrush, an overgrowth infection producing creamy white lesions in the mouth or genital tract.
Correct answer: Thrush- 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.
Correct answer: Candida albicans- A. Spherules
- B. porangiospores
- C. Chlamydospores
- D. Oidia
Explanation: A sporangium is a sac that contains sporangiospores, which are released when it ruptures.
Correct answer: porangiospores- A. Aspergillus niger
- B. Aspergillus fumigatus
- C. Aspergillus flavus
- D. All of the above
Explanation: Aspergillus flavus is the classic producer of aflatoxins, especially aflatoxin B1, in contaminated food and stored grains.
Correct answer: Aspergillus flavus- 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.
Correct answer: Candida albicans- A. Mucorsis
- B. Mycosis
- C. Fungosis
- D. Micromia
Explanation: A fungal infection is termed mycosis, derived from the Greek word for fungus.
Correct answer: Mycosis- A. Blood agar
- B. Tissue culture
- C. Sabouraud's agar
- D. Thioglycollate medium
Explanation: Sabouraud's agar is acidic and commonly contains antibiotics, which suppress many bacteria while supporting fungal growth.
Correct answer: Sabouraud's agar