This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Microbiology
[{'content': 'Maltess cross seen on polarizing microscopy in \nSelect and explain. \nA. Cryptococcus neoformans, B. Penicillium marneffi, C. Penicillium marneffi, D. Candida albicans', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: A \nExplanation: Ans. is \'a\' i.e., Cryptococcus neoformans Maltese cross pattern under palarized light is seen in :- Babesia, Cryptococcus, Aspergillus nidulans, starch granules and lipid (cholesterol) droplets. "Fungal ball due to Aspergillus nidulans have a propensity to produce pale staining thick walled non-ble null cells that show maltese cross bifringence when examined under polarized light". "On polarized light the spores in cryptococcus give maltese cross appearance". - Atals of deep mycosis "Babesia microti is associated with maltese cross forms and ring forms". - Barbara J. Bain "Starch granules and fat (cholesterol) droplets produce maltese cross pattern in polarized light".', 'role': 'assistant'}]