The observation of ________ is diagnostic of infection with Histoplasma capsulatum.

A. "steering wheel" cells in tissue samples
B. yeast cells with thick capsules in samples from the lungs
C. a series of raised, red, ulcerating lesions
D. spore-containing spherules
E. yeast cells in macrophages


Answer: E

Biology & Microbiology

You might also like to view...

The presence of an antibiotic in the media where the bacteria are grown enables the selection of colonies grown from

(a) transformed cells. (b) nontransformed cells. (c) cells that have the gene for resistance to the antibiotic. (d) both a and c.

Biology & Microbiology

Most of those affected with an autosomal dominant genetic disorder are homozygous for that trait

a. True b. False

Biology & Microbiology

Heavy use of which drug can lead to hallucinations, anxiety, depression, paranoia, and psychotic symptoms?

A. heroin B. ecstasy C. marijuana D. methamphetamine E. cocaine

Biology & Microbiology

Why do slime molds represent a transitional life-form?

What will be an ideal response?

Biology & Microbiology