This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Sporotrichosis, Subject name: Microbiology
[{'content': 'Which of the following is a dimorphic fungus? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Rhizopus, B. Sporothrix schenckii, C. Tinea versicolor, D. Microsporum', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: B \nExplanation: Ref: Ananthnarayan R. Paniker CKJ. Textbook of Microbiology. 8th Edition. Hyderabad: Universities Press: 2009. Pg. 601-15.Explanation:Dimorphic fungi can occur as filaments or as yeasts, depending on the conditions of growth.In host tissues or cultures at 37degC they occur as yeasts, while in the soil and in cultures at 22 degC they appear as moulds.Most fungi causing systemic infections are dimorphic fungi.List of dimorphic fungiSystemic dimorphic fungiHistoplasma capsulationBlastomyces dermatitidisCoccidiodes immitisParacoccidiodes brasiliensisSubcutaneous dimorphic fungus - Sporothrix schenc kiiOpportunistic fungus - Penicillium marneffei', 'role': 'assistant'}]