Mycology MCQs (Quiz 15)

Mycology MCQs (Quiz 15) (Microbiology Quiz Series)
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1. A fungal infection confined to the stratum corneum is classified as a _______ mycosis

 Superficial

 Subcutaneous

 Opportunistic

 Systemic

2. The cultivation of mushrooms helps recycle ___________________

 Metal wastes

 Agricultural residues and organic wastes

 Synthetic polymers

 Petroleum products

3. The main objective of incubation is to allow the mycelium to ____________________

 Produce spores

 Form basidia

 Undergo meiosis

 Colonize the substrate completely

4. Tiny developing mushrooms resembling pins are called ________________

 Basidia

 Conidiophores

 Primordia

 Asci

5. Sterilization of mushroom substrate is commonly performed at approximately _______

 121°C

 110°C

 80°C

 100°C

6. The introduction of mushroom culture into a prepared substrate is known as ____________________

 Harvesting

 Pinning

 Inoculation

 Composting

7. The vegetative phase of mushroom growth is dominated by ______________________

 Basidiospore release

 Mycelial growth

 Spore production

 Meiosis

8. A fully colonized substrate of mushroom appears as a _________________

 Solid white mass of mycelium

 Green moldy surface

 Yellow powdery layer

 Brown granular mass

9. The greatest risk during inoculation (e.g., introducing spawn or culture into a sterile substrate) is contamination ___________________

 Primarily by viruses

 Primarily by algae

 Primarily by molds and bacteria

 Primarily by nematodes

10. Dermatophytes characteristically infect tissues rich in _____________

 Collagen

 Glycogen

 Keratin

 Cellulose

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