aspergillus
Ubiquitous spore producer
Aspergillus is a genus of mold fungi found nearly everywhere—in soil, decaying vegetation, and indoor environments.
Most species are harmless, but some cause aspergillosis, a respiratory infection affecting people with weakened immune systems or lung conditions.
The name comes from the brush-like appearance of its spore-bearing structures, resembling an aspergillum used to sprinkle holy water.
The lab identified aspergillus in the lung tissue sample.
Fermentation mold for Japanese foods
- sakePurpose or interest
- soy sauceFermented bean condiment
- misoFermented legume paste
- shochuJapanese distilled beverage
tempeh · fermentation · brewing · rice wine · starter culture
Protein that hastens reactions
- citric acidTart organic compound
- kojiFermentation mold for Japanese foods
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
- bioreactorVessel for growing organisms
amylase · protease · lipase · industrial · biosynthesis · organic acids · biotransformation · pharmaceutical
Spore-sac fungal phylum
- filamentousComposed of thin strands
- hyphaeFungal filamentous structures
- myceliumFungal filament network
- penicilliumAntibiotic-producing fungal genus
cleistothecium · sporulation · mold · spore · genus · species
Encroaching without welcome
- pulmonaryOf the lungs
- immunocompromisedReduced ability to fight infection
- antifungalDestroys or stops mold growth
- infectionPathogen invasion causing illness
allergic · sinusitis · transplant · leukemia · opportunistic · diagnosis · CT scan · lung
Asexual reproductive cell
- airborneTraveling through air
- respiratoryRelated to breathing organs
- asthmaChronic lung inflammation
- hypersensitivityExaggerated response to stimuli
allergic rhinitis · air quality · dampness · mold · musty · ventilation · dehumidifier · HEPA
Introduction of impurities
- toxicityCapacity to cause harm
- carcinogenCancer-promoting agent
- hepatotoxinSubstance toxic to liver
- food safetyIllness prevention through handling
peanuts · corn · grains · storage · liver cancer · testing · regulation · detection
koji
Fermentation mold for Japanese foods
shochu · tempeh · fermentation · brewing · rice wine · starter culture
enzyme
Protein that hastens reactions
- citric acidTart organic compound
- kojiFermentation mold for Japanese foods
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
bioreactor · amylase · protease · lipase · industrial · biosynthesis · organic acids · biotransformation · pharmaceutical · lovastatin
ascomycota
Spore-sac fungal phylum
- filamentousComposed of thin strands
- hyphaeFungal filamentous structures
- myceliumFungal filament network
penicillium · cleistothecium · sporulation · mold · spore · genus · species
invasive
Encroaching without welcome
- pulmonaryOf the lungs
- immunocompromisedReduced ability to fight infection
- antifungalDestroys or stops mold growth
infection · allergic · sinusitis · transplant · leukemia · opportunistic · diagnosis · CT scan · lung · AIDS
spore
Asexual reproductive cell
- airborneTraveling through air
- respiratoryRelated to breathing organs
- asthmaChronic lung inflammation
hypersensitivity · allergic rhinitis · air quality · dampness · mold · musty · ventilation · dehumidifier · HEPA · indoor
contamination
Introduction of impurities
- toxicityCapacity to cause harm
- carcinogenCancer-promoting agent
- hepatotoxinSubstance toxic to liver
food safety · peanuts · corn · grains · storage · liver cancer · testing · regulation · detection
- fungimushroom, mushrooms, toadstool, toadstools, yeast
- Pathogenspathogen, germ, germs, bacteria, bacterium
- mold typesblack mold, blue mold, green mold, white mold, penicillium
- sac fungimorel, morels, truffle, truffles, tuber
- soil microbespseudomonas, bacillus, soil bacteria, mycorrhizae, penicillium
- animal diseasesrabies, distemper, tuberculosis, mange, anthrax
aspergillusmushroom
Fleshy fungal body
toadstool · puffball · Amanita · porcini · chanterelle
aspergillusbacterium
Single-celled prokaryotic life
virus · archaea · prokaryote · protozoan