Explore topic-wise MCQs in Microbiology.

This section includes 165 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Microbiology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

151.

Plasmagel is known as __________________

A. cytoplasm
B. endoplasm
C. ectoplasm
D. myonemes
Answer» D. myonemes
152.

Frustules made of silica are characteristic of

A. euglenoids
B. diatoms
C. desmids
D. seaweeds
Answer» C. desmids
153.

Organisms with complex life cycles which include a mammalian host and an insect host and involves schizogony as part of the cycle belong to which phylum of Protozoa?

A. Sarcomastigophora
B. Microspora
C. Apicomplexa
D. Myxozoa
Answer» D. Myxozoa
154.

Bipolar staining is characteristic of

A. Yersinia pestis
B. Proteus mirabilis
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D. all of these
Answer» B. Proteus mirabilis
155.

In Widal test the significant titres for H agglutinins is

A. 1:50 or more
B. 1:100 ormore
C. 1:200 or more
D. 1:400 or more
Answer» D. 1:400 or more
156.

The Trichomonads found in the intestine are ___________________

A. Trichomonas buccalis
B. Trichomonas hominis
C. Trichomonas vaginalis
D. Trichonympha campanula
Answer» C. Trichomonas vaginalis
157.

Which of the following protective structures occur in the tentacles of suctorian protozoa?

A. mucocysts
B. trichocysts
C. toxicysts
D. haptocysts
Answer» E.
158.

Cell walls of diatoms are impregnated with _____________

A. chitin
B. cellulose
C. starch
D. silica
Answer» E.
159.

What is the maximum temperature for protozoa?

A. 40 degrees C
B. 10 degrees C
C. 16 degrees C
D. 25 degrees C
Answer» B. 10 degrees C
160.

Amoeba proteus have a diffuse layer of which of the following over the plasmalemma?

A. glucose
B. chitin
C. cellulose
D. mucopolysaccharides
Answer» E.
161.

Which among the following is a pathogenic algae for humans?

A. Prototheca
B. Chlorella
C. Cephaleuros
D. Acanthopeltis
Answer» B. Chlorella
162.

The famous Japanese dish sushi is made with the help of the red algae named ____________

A. Nemalion
B. Porphyra
C. Chondrus
D. Eucheuma
Answer» C. Chondrus
163.

Alginic acid is obtained from ______________

A. brown algae
B. red algae
C. yello-green algae
D. golden algae
Answer» B. red algae
164.

Carrageenan is used as a ______________

A. emulsifier
B. solidifying agent
C. binder
D. emulsifier and binder
Answer» E.
165.

Agar is obtained from the algal species of _______________

A. Chondrus
B. Gigartina
C. Gelidium
D. Laminaria
Answer» D. Laminaria