The Most Common of the Opportunistic Fungi Is Which of the Following

question 21

Multiple Choice

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

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

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Definitions:

Plasma Membrane

The semi-permeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, which regulates the passage of substances in and out of the cell.

Membrane Receptor

A cell membrane-bound protein or protein complex that transduces signals from outside the cell to the cell's interior, initiating a cellular response.

Isotonic

A solution having the same osmotic pressure as some other solution, typically that of a cell or body fluid, which prevents net movement of water across membranes.

Net Movement

The overall transfer or migration of substances or particles from one location to another, often described in terms of direction and magnitude.