Microbiology Practice Exam

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What is the prefix commonly associated with fungi?

Phyto-
Bacto-
Myco-
Fungo-

The correct answer is: Myco-

The prefix commonly associated with fungi is "myco-." This prefix originates from the Greek word "mykes," which means fungus. It is used in various terms related to fungi, such as mycology (the study of fungi), mycosis (a disease caused by a fungus), and mycotoxin (a toxic compound produced by fungi). Understanding the prefix "myco-" allows students to recognize and comprehend various terms in microbiology that pertain to fungi and their characteristics, roles in ecosystems, and implications in health. The other prefixes—"phyto-" refers to plants, "bacto-" pertains to bacteria, and "fungo-" is less commonly used and does not have the same established recognition in scientific terminology as "myco-." Therefore, "myco-" is the appropriate choice when identifying fungi-related terminology.