Explore topic-wise MCQs in Microbiology.

This section includes 128 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Microbiology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

101.

Entry of 'HIV' virus in cell is blocked by the

A. Amantadine
B. Ganciclovir
C. Enfuvirtide
D. Maraviroc
Answer» D. Maraviroc
102.

If an antibodies injects in human body for protection against foreign agent, resulting immunity is

A. Active immunity
B. Passive immunity
C. Defense mechanism
D. Drug therapy
Answer» C. Defense mechanism
103.

An important 'mediator' of pain is

A. Histamine
B. Bradykinin
C. Prostaglandin
D. Chemokines
Answer» C. Prostaglandin
104.

Urine culture is used, when a person is suspected with a disease, known as

A. Cystitis
B. Whooping cough
C. Fever
D. Pneumonia
Answer» B. Whooping cough
105.

Immunization refers to

A. engulfing toxins by phagocytes
B. producing more phagocytes
C. maintain a level of antibodies to confer immunity
D. a severe medical condition
Answer» D. a severe medical condition
106.

Polymorphonuclear leukocytes (or PMNs)

A. can be attracted to the site of an infection following activation of complement
B. are derived from bone marrow stem cells
C. are a type of phagocyte that can engulf and kill bacteria
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
107.

Replication of influenza 'A' virus is inhibited by

A. Amantadine
B. Ganciclovir
C. Acyclovir
D. Vidarabine
Answer» B. Ganciclovir
108.

When tuberculosis and pneumonia is suspected, diagnosis is carried out in laboratory by using

A. Throat culture
B. Blood culture
C. Sputum culture
D. Urine culture
Answer» D. Urine culture
109.

Vitamin helpful in the process of blood clotting is

A. B-complex
B. C
C. D
D. K
Answer» E.
110.

In which of the following case a large lattice is formed?

A. Antibody is in excess
B. Antigens and antibodies are in optimal proportion
C. Antigen is in excess
D. None of these
Answer» C. Antigen is in excess
111.

Which of the following expresses CD3 surface antigen?

A. Granulocytes
B. T cells
C. Monocytes
D. B cells
Answer» C. Monocytes
112.

Reduction is the

A. loss of proton
B. gain of electron
C. loss of electron
D. gain of protons
Answer» C. loss of electron
113.

The test (s) based on the principle of toxin neutralization is/are

A. Nagler's reaction
B. Schick test
C. both (a) and (b)
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
114.

Which is the most efficient complement fixing class of antibody?

A. IgE
B. IgA
C. IgM
D. IgG
Answer» D. IgG
115.

The ability of Vibrio fischeri to convert chemical energy directly into radiant energy in bioluminescence is an example of __________ at work.

A. Shelford's law of tolerance
B. Leibig's law of the minimum
C. the first law of thermodynamics
D. the third law of thermodynamics
Answer» D. the third law of thermodynamics
116.

Which of the following mediates Type I hypersensitivity reaction?

A. IgE
B. IgG
C. IgM
D. IgD
Answer» B. IgG
117.

'Entecavir' has no activity against

A. Protease
B. Ligase
C. DNA polymerase
D. Transferase
Answer» D. Transferase
118.

An approved drug for hepatitis B in adults, known as

A. Entecavir
B. Delavirdine
C. Efavirenz
D. Tenofovir
Answer» B. Delavirdine
119.

Which of the following proteins would not need localization signal?

A. A nuclear protein
B. A cytosolic protein
C. A protein bound to the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) membrane
D. A cell surface protein
Answer» C. A protein bound to the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) membrane
120.

'Amantadine' is a

A. 5 ring compound
B. 3 ring compound
C. 6 ring compound
D. 2 ring compound
Answer» C. 6 ring compound
121.

VDRL test is an example of

A. Tube test
B. Ring test
C. Slide test
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
122.

'Rescriptor' is an alternative name for

A. Abacavir
B. Delavirdine
C. Efavirenz
D. Tenofovir
Answer» C. Efavirenz
123.

T cell receptors (or TCR) on CD4+ T cells

A. recognize peptides not associated with MHC molecules
B. recognize peptides associated with MHC class I molecules
C. recognize peptides associated with MHC class II molecules
D. are secreted out into the environment to bind antigens
Answer» D. are secreted out into the environment to bind antigens
124.

Which of the following is correct for CD8 T cells?

A. CD8 T cells only recognize virus-infected cells
B. CD8 T cell receptor recognizes epitopes that are also commonly recognized by B cells
C. In the thymus, CD8 T cells undergo positive selection only, whereas CD4 T cells undergo negative selection only
D. CD8 T cells can kill individual virus-infected cells in a contact dependent fashion
Answer» E.
125.

Large parasites such as helminthes may be killed extracellularly by the action of

A. basophils
B. monocytes
C. eosinophils
D. neutrophils
Answer» D. neutrophils
126.

Numerous antibodies can be prepared, against one antigen, each binds to unique epitopes. How is this antibody diversity generated?

A. By rearrangements of the DNA encoding the variable regions of the heavy and light chains
B. By the combination of different heavy and light chains that form the antigen binding site
C. Antibody proteins can physically change their shape to bind different epitopes
D. Both (a) and (b)
Answer» E.
127.

Which of the following is correct for isoantigens?

A. They are antigens found in all members of different species
B. They are antigens found in some members of a species
C. They are antigens found in all members of a species
D. They are antigens found in some members of different species
Answer» C. They are antigens found in all members of a species
128.

Passive immunization is done for

A. tuberculosis
B. diphtheria
C. enteric fever
D. all of these
Answer» C. enteric fever