The disease caused by the fungus Candida albicans is called: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The disease caused by the fungus Candida albicans is called:
A. Candidiasis
B. Histoplasmosis
C. Aspergillosis
D. Ringworm
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Candidiasis (thrush) is an opportunistic infection caused by Candida albicans, affecting mucous membranes and sometimes systemic. Ringworm is dermatophytes.

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Question #1
The organism that causes ringworm in humans belongs to which group?
A. Virus
B. Bacteria
C. Protozoa
D. Fungi

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Ringworm (tinea) is a superficial fungal infection caused by dermatophytes (genera Trichophyton, Microsporum, Epidermophyton) that infect skin, hair, and nails. It is not a worm. Bacterial skin infections include impetigo, viral include warts, protozoan include leishmaniasis. Fungi are treated with antifungal agents.

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Question #2
Consider statements about human nutrition: 1. Proteins are made of amino acids. 2. Carbohydrates are made of fatty acids. 3. Fats are made of glycerol and fatty acids. Which are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 2 and 3 only

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Proteins are complex macromolecules composed of long chains of amino acids linked by peptide bonds. Fats (triglycerides) are lipids composed of one glycerol molecule esterified to three fatty acid chains. Carbohydrates are composed of simple sugars (monosaccharides) like glucose, not fatty acids. Thus, statements 1 and 3 are correct, while statement 2 is false.

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Question #3
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
A. Presence of membrane-bound organelles
B. Presence of 70S ribosomes
C. Cell wall generally present
D. Circular DNA

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Prokaryotes lack membrane-bound organelles like mitochondria, Golgi apparatus, and endoplasmic reticulum. They have 70S ribosomes, a single circular chromosome in a nucleoid, and typically a cell wall (except Mycoplasma). Eukaryotes possess membrane-bound organelles. This fundamental difference defines the two major cell types in the living world.

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