Essays on Hyphae

Introducing the Microorganism

Candida albicans is a human microbiome member. It is opportunistic in nature and exists as a non- harmful resident of the genitourinary tract in 70% and of oral cavity in 75% of humans. It has shown opportunistic behaviour leading to infections in case of individuals whose immune system is compromised (immunocompromised). C. albicans is mainly responsible for 2 types of infection: superficial candidiasis like vulvovaginal or oral infections and systemic life-threatening infections. C. albicans has been observed to cause vulvovaginal candidiasis in approximately 75% of women. C. albicans is an obligate and diploid organism possessing 8 pairs of chromosomes, ...

Lab Report

Materials: Dissecting Microscope, Bread mold Rhizopus( in a square glass sample), Aspergillus sample, a Mushroom, a Lichen, plastic dish, cover slip, Forceps, prepared slide, distilled water, petri dish, razor blade, wet mount. Methods: We gathered all the materials at one place, which included the microscope, prepared slides, specimens and materials for wet mounts. We observed different slides and samples from the above-mentioned mushrooms and lichens through the microscope. We took a small specimens of Rhizopus and Apergillus on glass dish, and the mushroom and lichen on a plastic dish and observed them individually under the microscope. Results: Fungi constitute a diverse taxa that ...