Which of the following is TRUE of fungi? Group of answer choicesmany fungal pathogens can be isolated from environmental sourcesFungal diseases of humans are often vector-borneCandidiasis is the only life-threatening fungal infection of humansFungi are themselves not pathogenic; disease is caused by their bacterial endosymbionts
Question
Which of the following is TRUE of fungi? Group of answer choicesmany fungal pathogens can be isolated from environmental sourcesFungal diseases of humans are often vector-borneCandidiasis is the only life-threatening fungal infection of humansFungi are themselves not pathogenic; disease is caused by their bacterial endosymbionts
Solution
The statement that is TRUE of fungi is: "many fungal pathogens can be isolated from environmental sources".
Fungi are ubiquitous in the environment and many of them can cause diseases in humans and other organisms. These pathogens can be isolated from various environmental sources such as soil, water, and air.
The other statements are not true. Fungal diseases in humans are not often vector-borne. They are usually acquired through inhalation or direct contact with fungal spores.
Candidiasis is not the only life-threatening fungal infection of humans. There are several other serious fungal infections such as aspergillosis, cryptococcosis, and histoplasmosis.
Lastly, it is not true that fungi are not pathogenic and that diseases are caused by their bacterial endosymbionts. Many fungi are pathogenic and can cause diseases on their own without the involvement of bacterial endosymbionts.
Similar Questions
All of the following statements about fungi are true exceptGroup of answer choicesFew fungi are pathogenic to humans.Most fungi are aerobicFungi are heterotrophicAll fungi have eukaryotic cells.All fungi are unicellular.Next
Which of the following correctly describes fungi?Group of answer choicesThe smallest disease-causing pathogenMulti-celled organisms that borrow the cell's machinery to reproduceCommonly transmitted through bites of fleas, lice, or mitesCommonly found in soil, air, and water.
A harmful fungal species infects a human, and makes him or her sick. In this case the fungi are _____ to the human.
Which of the following is true about fungi?Group of answer choicesAll are multicellular.All are prokaryotic.All grow using sunlight and carbon dioxide.All require organic material for growth.All are plants.
Which of the following organisms is/are causes diseases in oultry? A Bacteria B Fungi C Virus
Upgrade your grade with Knowee
Get personalized homework help. Review tough concepts in more detail, or go deeper into your topic by exploring other relevant questions.