Mycology Lab Quiz

Mold occur in long filaments known as hyphae, which grow by apical extention.

True or False?

• True
• False

Negative Interpretation for urease test

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Suitable temperature for fungal incubation

• 32°C

• 35°C

• 37°C

• 39°C

What are the biochemical tests for yeast identification?

• Urease Test & LPCB

• Germ Tube Test & Indian Ink

• Germ Tube Test & Urease Test

• Indian Ink & LPCB

Fungi reproduce using

• Seeds

• Spores

• Eggs

Which fungus is urease positive?

• Candida spp.

• Escherichia Coli

  (E.coli)

• Yersinia Pestis

• Cryptococcus Neoformans

The study of Fungi is called

• Hyphology

• Fungology

• Mycology

• Mushology

Which statement below is true about germ tube test?

• A germ tube test is a diagnostic test in which a sample of fungal spores are suspended in animal serum

• Germ tube has a constriction

• No hyphal (filamentous) extention arising from a yeast cell

Which of the following is the true order of Gram Stain?

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How long should we spin the CSF sample before applying Indian Ink for microscopic identification?

• 3 - 5 minutes

• 5 - 8 minutes

• 3 - 7 minutes

• 5 - 10 minutes