Explore topic-wise MCQs in Microbiology.

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