Question 1

The most common of the opportunistic fungi is which of the following genera?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

________ are fungi that parasitize outer layers of the body,such as skin,hair,and nails.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are fungi that parasitize outer layers...

Question 3

The amatoxins are:

Accepted Answer

A) protoplasmic toxins 
B) neurotoxins 
C) gastrointestinal irritants 
D) mycotoxins 
E) non-toxic

Question 4

Which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Fungi produce carbohydrates,lipids,and proteins. 
B) Fungi produce a vast number of secondary compounds. 
C) Many fungal metabolites have widespread commercial importance. 
D) Fungi may produce both antibiotics that serve as toxins. 
E) All of the above are correct.

Question 5

Candida albicans is the causal agent for all of the following except one.Choose the exception.

Accepted Answer

A) vaginal yeast infection 
B) diaper rash 
C) thrush 
D) ringworm 
E) invasive candidiasis

Question 6

Which of the following is not correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Many scientists believe that fungi still contain a wealth of novel compounds yet to be discovered. 
B) Cyclosporin A,a metabolite isolated from Tolypocladium inflatum,was the "wonder drug of the '70s." 
C) Cyclosporin A is used for many organ transplants. 
D) Statins are cholesterol-lowering drugs that were originally isolated from fungi. 
E) All of the above are correct.

Question 7

In many instances,both poisonous and edible species of mushroom occur within a single genus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is the most potent psychoactive drug known?

Accepted Answer

A) Lysergic acid diethylamide (LS
D)  
B) THC 
C) Psilocybin 
D) Heroin 
E) Cocaine

Question 9

Fungal toxins produced by the hyphae of common molds are called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Fungal toxins produced by the hyphae of...

Question 10

Aflatoxins have been implicated in ________ cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) breast 
B) bone 
C) liver 
D) pancreatic 
E) colon

Question 11

In which of the following plants could you find ergot?

Accepted Answer

A) potato 
B) wheat 
C) apple 
D) squash 
E) In all of these plants you could find ergot.

Question 12

This partial veil is a membrane that covers the ________ during mushroom development.

Accepted Answer

The answer of This partial veil is a membrane that...

Question 13

Ergot are fungal ________.

Accepted Answer

A) basidiocarps 
B) asci 
C) arbuscles 
D) sclerotia 
E) conidia

Question 14

Coccidioides immitis is the cause of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) histoplasmosis 
B) candidiasis 
C) athlete's foot 
D) valley fever 
E) ringworm

Question 15

What has been the downside to the widespread use of penicillin?

Accepted Answer

A) The evolution of resistance by many bacteria. 
B) The development of allergies by many humans. 
C) It is very easy to overdose on small amounts of penicillin. 
D) Penicillin strains are now highly addictive. 
E) The cost of penicillin is prohibitive for much of the world.

Question 16

Which of the following compounds has its effect by blocking the synthesis of mRNA?

Accepted Answer

A) aflatoxins 
B) lovastatin 
C) amatoxins 
D) ergometrine 
E) muscimol

Question 17

Which of the following is not a benefit of statin drugs?

Accepted Answer

A) They are effective in preventing strokes. 
B) Statins reduce coronary artery inflammation,which is a major cause of heart attacks. 
C) Statins reduce the risk of colon cancer in combination when combined with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. 
D) Statins may lower the risk of Alzheimer's. 
E) Statins may lower the risk of breast cancer.

Question 18

Seth the secretary works in one of the oldest buildings in the city.Lately,Seth has been suffering from burning eyes,dizziness,tightness of breath,and headaches.Most likely Seth the secretary has which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) tinea pedis 
B) sick building syndrome 
C) histoplasmosis 
D) ergotism 
E) candidiasis

Question 19

Which of the following common genera of fungi are known to produce mycotoxins?

Accepted Answer

A) Aspergillus 
B) Penicillium 
C) Fusarium 
D) Alternaria 
E) All of the above produce known mycotoxins.

Question 20

Statin drugs act as inhibitors to one of the enzymes necessary for cholesterol synthesis in the body.

Accepted Answer