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Which of the following defines the characteristics of Candida albicans?

A
Non-capsulated
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Yeast cell
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Anaerobic
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D
All of the above
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Solution

The correct option is D All of the above
  • A noncapsulated fungal species which is cultured in conditions like an optimum level of carbon dioxide, anaerobic conditions.
  • It is a dimorphic species that grows as a yeast cell but as it grows mild change in an environment it can shift to filamentous growth.
So, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.

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