Question 1

Mycotoxins most commonly develop in which of the following locations?

Accepted Answer

A) growing fields. 
B) storage. 
C) processing. 
D) cooking. 
E) the digestion process. 
A) growing fields. 
B) storage. 
C) processing. 
D) cooking. 
E) the digestion process.

Question 2

Which of the following is true about fungal poisons and toxins?

Accepted Answer

A) Fungal toxins detrimental to humans fall into two groups,mycotoxins and mushroom toxins. 
B) Mycotoxins are commonly produced by fungi growing in contaminated food. 
C) Mycotoxins are among the most potent known carcinogens. 
D) Brazilian peanut meal contaminated with Aspergillus flavus was the likely suspect in causing Turkey X disease. 
E) All of the above are correct. 
A) Fungal toxins detrimental to humans fall into two groups,mycotoxins and mushroom toxins. 
B) Mycotoxins are commonly produced by fungi growing in contaminated food. 
C) Mycotoxins are among the most potent known carcinogens. 
D) Brazilian peanut meal contaminated with Aspergillus flavus was the likely suspect in causing Turkey X disease. 
E) All of the above are correct.

Question 3

Antibiotics have ended the threat of all bacterial diseases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is one of the most common allergenic fungi?

Accepted Answer

A) Coccidioides 
B) Aspergillus 
C) Candida 
D) Alternaria 
E) Trichophyton 
A) Coccidioides 
B) Aspergillus 
C) Candida 
D) Alternaria 
E) Trichophyton

Question 5

The fungus ________ is the most common source of mycotoxins affecting human health.

Accepted Answer

A) Claviceps purpurea 
B) Penicillium chrysogenum 
C) Aspergillus flavus 
D) Amanita verosa 
E) Candida albicans 
A) Claviceps purpurea 
B) Penicillium chrysogenum 
C) Aspergillus flavus 
D) Amanita verosa 
E) Candida albicans

Question 6

The majority of mushrooms are safe for human consumption,although they may not be very palatable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

By far most fatalities from mushroom poisonings are caused by mushroom in the genus ________.

Accepted Answer

A) Galerina 
B) Amanita 
C) Psilocybe 
D) Agaricus 
E) Conocybe 
A) Galerina 
B) Amanita 
C) Psilocybe 
D) Agaricus 
E) Conocybe

Question 8

St.Anthony's fire or the "dancing mania" was probably caused by ingesting which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) psilocybin mushrooms 
B) fly agaric 
C) ergoted grain 
D) Amanita virosa 
E) Aspergillus spores 
A) psilocybin mushrooms 
B) fly agaric 
C) ergoted grain 
D) Amanita virosa 
E) Aspergillus spores

Question 9

Which of the following statements is correct about penicillin?

Accepted Answer

A) Penicillin is a by-product of metabolism found in specific Penicillium species that inhibits gram-positive bacterial growth. 
B) Penicillin saved thousands of lives during WWI. 
C) Fleming's discovery occurred when he deliberately put a mold in his bacterial cultures. 
D) Fleming was trying to find a cure for deadly E.coli bacteria. 
E) Commercial production of penicillin must be carried out in small flasks made of white oak. 
A) Penicillin is a by-product of metabolism found in specific Penicillium species that inhibits gram-positive bacterial growth. 
B) Penicillin saved thousands of lives during WWI. 
C) Fleming's discovery occurred when he deliberately put a mold in his bacterial cultures. 
D) Fleming was trying to find a cure for deadly E.coli bacteria. 
E) Commercial production of penicillin must be carried out in small flasks made of white oak.

Question 10

LSD affects midbrain activity by interfering with the action of the neurotransmitter serotonin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A ring-like membrane on the stalk of a mushroom is called a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A) gill 
B) scale 
C) volva 
D) annulus 
E) mycelium 
A) gill 
B) scale 
C) volva 
D) annulus 
E) mycelium

Question 12

Which of the following genera is a sacred mushroom among the native tribes of Mexico and Central America?

Accepted Answer

A) Amanita 
B) Psilocybe 
C) Penicillium 
D) Claviceps 
E) Aspergillus 
A) Amanita 
B) Psilocybe 
C) Penicillium 
D) Claviceps 
E) Aspergillus

Question 13

During the Middle Ages,ergotism was called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During the Middle Ages,ergotism was called ________....

Question 14

It has been suggested that the consumption of ________ grain may have caused the hysteria that led to the Salem witch trials in 1692.

Accepted Answer

The answer of It has been suggested that the consumption...

Question 15

Pravastatin,simvastatin,and lovastatin are all derived from the fermentation process of the fungus Aspergillus aquaticus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A ringworm infection occurring on the scalp is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ringworm infection occurring on the scalp...

Question 17

The most valuable commercial strain of penicillin is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Penicillium chrysogenum 
B) Penicillium alba 
C) Penicillium notatum 
D) Penicillium pylorus 
E) All of the above are effective commercial strains of Penicillium. 
A) Penicillium chrysogenum 
B) Penicillium alba 
C) Penicillium notatum 
D) Penicillium pylorus 
E) All of the above are effective commercial strains of Penicillium.

Question 18

The genus Amanita contains deadly amatoxins,even though a few species in the genus are actually edible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Common saprobes that can cause systemic infections in immune-compromised patients are called ________ pathogens.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Common saprobes that can cause systemic infections...

Question 20

Griseofulvin is an antibiotic that is used to treat ________ diseases.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Griseofulvin is an antibiotic that is used...

Exam 25: Fungi That Affect Human Health

Mycotoxins most commonly develop in which of the following locations?

Which of the following is true about fungal poisons and toxins?

Antibiotics have ended the threat of all bacterial diseases.

Which of the following is one of the most common allergenic fungi?

The fungus ________ is the most common source of mycotoxins affecting human health.

The majority of mushrooms are safe for human consumption,although they may not be very palatable.

By far most fatalities from mushroom poisonings are caused by mushroom in the genus ________.

St.Anthony's fire or the "dancing mania" was probably caused by ingesting which of the following?

Which of the following statements is correct about penicillin?

LSD affects midbrain activity by interfering with the action of the neurotransmitter serotonin.

A ring-like membrane on the stalk of a mushroom is called a(n)________.

Which of the following genera is a sacred mushroom among the native tribes of Mexico and Central America?

During the Middle Ages,ergotism was called ________.

It has been suggested that the consumption of ________ grain may have caused the hysteria that led to the Salem witch trials in 1692.

Pravastatin,simvastatin,and lovastatin are all derived from the fermentation process of the fungus Aspergillus aquaticus.

A ringworm infection occurring on the scalp is called ________.

The most valuable commercial strain of penicillin is which of the following?

The genus Amanita contains deadly amatoxins,even though a few species in the genus are actually edible.

Common saprobes that can cause systemic infections in immune-compromised patients are called ________ pathogens.

Griseofulvin is an antibiotic that is used to treat ________ diseases.

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