Mucor-mycosis
Which fungus cause Mucormycosis?
Rhizopus
These essential fatty acids, found in Mortierella species, help regulate human metabolism and support normal physiological functions
What are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs)
Asia
The Phylum Zoopagomycota houses which type of fungi
Parasitic fungi
Who gets mucormycosis more easily—healthy people or people with weak immune systems?
People with weak immune systems.
Unlike plants or fish, this fungus can consistently produce essential fatty acids, making it a promising microbial source for PUFAs.
What is Mortierella alpina?
This genus of Zygomycota is most frequently used in food production
Rhizopus
The Phylum Mucoromycota houses which type of fungi
Saprotrophic fungi
What part of the fungus does TG11 stick to?
The cell wall and hyphal tips.
Why must humans obtain PUFAs from their diet or supplements?
Because the human body cannot synthesize them
Zygomycota like Rhizopus are commonly used to ferment this type of foodstuff in multiple East/South Asian cultures.
Hint: it is a type of bean :)
Soybeans
The word "Zygo" in Greek refers to "joining" or
"a yoke"
What is another name for mucormycosis?
Black fungus
Among the Mortierella strains studied, this one produced the highest amount of arachidonic acid and is commonly used in nutritional supplements
What is Mortierella alpina SC9
This foodstuff is used as a staple source of protein in Indonesian diets, primarily on the island of Java
Tempeh
Sexual spores are known as Zygospores while asexual spores are known as
sporangiospores
How does the fungus cause damage in the body?
It invades blood vessels, blocks blood flow, and causes tissue death.
This type of nutritional supplement, often fortified with DHA, supports infant brain and eye development
What is baby formula
This Korean condiment is produced by combining chili powder, glutinous rice, and meju (fermented soybean) powder
Gochujang
The species Rhizopus is used for a wide range of reasons such as detergent, biotin, steroid transformation and
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