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Fungi Cell Structure and Function

Example of a unicellular fungus

Example of a unicellular fungus

Candida albicans is a yeast cell and the agent of candidiasis and thrush. This organism has a similar morphology to coccus bacteria; however, yeast is a eukaryotic organism (note the nucleus).

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