Which of the following statements about truly pathogenic fungi that cause systemic mycoses is FALSE?
A) They are relatively resistant to phagocytic killing.
B) They produce yeast forms at 37°C.
C) They can infect any susceptible host regardless of its immune status.
D) They are dimorphic.
E) They have the ability to form mycelial thalli that are very invasive.

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Truly pathogenic fungi that cause systemic mycoses are dimorphic, meaning they exist as molds in the environment and as yeasts in the host. They do not form mycelial thalli in the host, as they convert to yeast forms at body temperature (37°C).

Which of the Following Statements About Truly Pathogenic Fungi That