Colorado Esthetician Written Practice Exam

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Which term describes microscopic plant parasites that include mold, mildew, and yeast?

Dermatophytes
Fungi
Scabies
Viruses

The correct answer is: Dermatophytes

Dermatophytes are not the correct answer for this question. The term that describes microscopic plant parasites including mold, mildew, and yeast is "Fungi". Fungi are a diverse group of microorganisms that includes molds, yeasts, and mushrooms. Dermatophytes, on the other hand, are a type of fungi that specifically cause skin, hair, and nail infections. Scabies is a type of skin infestation caused by mites, and viruses are a different type of microorganism that require a host cell to replicate.