Introduction to Mycology MCQ Quiz | Mycology

Welcome to the Introduction to Mycology quiz, specifically designed for MBBS students. This quiz will test your foundational knowledge of fungi, covering their basic structure, classification, reproduction, and key characteristics that differentiate them from other microorganisms. You will encounter 25 multiple-choice questions that are crucial for understanding fungal pathogens and the principles of medical mycology. After completing the quiz, you can submit your answers to see your score and review the correct responses. This interactive session is an excellent tool for self-assessment and revision. For your convenience, you can also download a PDF file containing all the questions along with their correct answers to aid your offline study. Good luck with your preparation!

1. What is the primary carbohydrate component of fungal cell walls?

2. Which sterol is uniquely found in the fungal cell membrane and is a major target for antifungal drugs?

3. Fungi that can exist in both a yeast and a mold form depending on the temperature are known as:

4. Which of the following is a unicellular form of fungus that reproduces by budding?

5. A tangled mass of hyphae forming the vegetative part of a fungus is referred to as:

6. Aseptate (coenocytic) hyphae are characteristic of which group of fungi?

7. Asexual spores produced within a sac-like structure called a sporangium are known as:

8. Which staining technique is commonly used for the rapid detection of *Cryptococcus neoformans* in CSF by visualizing its capsule?

9. Based on their cellular structure, all fungi are classified as:

10. The primary mode of nutrition in most fungi, involving the breakdown of dead organic matter, is:

11. Which of the following is a classic example of a thermally dimorphic fungus?

12. The sexual spores of fungi belonging to the phylum Ascomycota are called:

13. A 10% KOH mount is used in mycology primarily to:

14. Ergosterol synthesis is inhibited by which class of antifungal agents?

15. Fungi are capable of which of the following reproductive methods?

16. The term “hyphae” refers to:

17. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of fungi?

18. The optimal temperature for the growth of most pathogenic fungi in their environmental mold form is typically:

19. Gomori Methenamine Silver (GMS) stain is particularly useful for staining:

20. The primary storage carbohydrate in fungi is:

21. What are conidia?

22. Fungi are classified into their own kingdom primarily because:

23. The yeast form of a thermally dimorphic pathogenic fungus is typically found at what temperature?

24. Periodic acid-Schiff (PAS) stain is used in histology to stain fungal elements what color?

25. Which of the following structures is the characteristic product of sexual reproduction in Zygomycetes?