

MCQOPTIONS
This section includes 15 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Microbiology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
The class of immunoglobulins which can cross the placenta is |
A. | IgM |
B. | IgG |
C. | IgA |
D. | IgD |
Answer» C. IgA | |
2. |
Self reactive antibodies are not found in significant concentration in normal serum because |
A. | it is impossible to generate a self-reactive antibody |
B. | self reactive B cells are killed by CD8 T cells |
C. | B cells that are stimulated via their surface bound antibody in the absence of T cell help to commit suicide |
D. | self reactive B cells switch to IgA which is all secreted and not present in serum |
Answer» D. self reactive B cells switch to IgA which is all secreted and not present in serum | |
3. |
Simulation of which of the following will lead to appearance of first antibody to appear following stimulation by an antigen? |
A. | IgM |
B. | IgA |
C. | IgE |
D. | IgG |
Answer» B. IgA | |
4. |
The class of immunoglobulin, most abundant in body is |
A. | IgD |
B. | IgE |
C. | IgG |
D. | IgM |
Answer» D. IgM | |
5. |
Which is not a function of IgG? |
A. | Major antibody in serum |
B. | First antibody type produced against an antigen during the primary antibody response |
C. | Activates or fixes complement |
D. | Involved in opsonization |
Answer» C. Activates or fixes complement | |
6. |
J chain is present in |
A. | IgA |
B. | IgM |
C. | Both (a) and (b) |
D. | IgE |
Answer» D. IgE | |
7. |
Heat-labile class of immunoglobulins include |
A. | IgA |
B. | IgE |
C. | IgG |
D. | IgM |
Answer» C. IgG | |
8. |
Which is the most efficient complement fixing class of antibody? |
A. | IgE |
B. | IgA |
C. | IgM |
D. | IgG |
Answer» D. IgG | |
9. |
Which of the following (s) is/are function (s) of Fc fragment of IgG? |
A. | It determines catabolic rate |
B. | It binds complement |
C. | It is related to passage of IgG across the placental barrier |
D. | All of these |
Answer» E. | |
10. |
Which of the following is the phylogenetically oldest immunoglobulin? |
A. | IgE |
B. | IgM |
C. | IgG |
D. | All are similar |
Answer» C. IgG | |
11. |
The secretary component of sIgA is |
A. | made by plasma cells that secrete dimeric IgA |
B. | added to dimeric IgA by the M cell |
C. | formed by cleavage of an epithelial cell receptor used to transport the dimeric IgA across the epithelial cell |
D. | made by T cells |
Answer» D. made by T cells | |
12. |
Anti-Rh antibodies are |
A. | IgG type |
B. | IgA type |
C. | IgE type |
D. | IgD type |
Answer» B. IgA type | |
13. |
Which is not a function of IgA? |
A. | Protect mucosal surfaces |
B. | Fix complement |
C. | Protect eyes |
D. | Agglutinate antigen |
Answer» C. Protect eyes | |
14. |
Which of the following theory of antibody production is most widely accepted? |
A. | Side chain theory |
B. | Clonal selection theory |
C. | Direct template theory |
D. | Indirect template theory |
Answer» C. Direct template theory | |
15. |
Which of the following mediates Type I hypersensitivity reaction? |
A. | IgE |
B. | IgG |
C. | IgM |
D. | IgD |
Answer» B. IgG | |