Explore topic-wise MCQs in Microbiology.

This section includes 13 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Microbiology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which of the following species produces neurotoxin which causes the death of aquatic animals?

A. Chlorella
B. Gonyaulax
C. Prototheca
D. Cephaleuros
Answer» C. Prototheca
2.

Which of the following algae continues to be a significant food in China?

A. brown algae
B. green algae
C. red algae
D. yellow algae
Answer» D. yellow algae
3.

Which of the following species are important for cervical dilation?

A. Laminaria japonica
B. Gracilaria
C. Chondrus
D. Gonyaulax catenella
Answer» B. Gracilaria
4.

WHICH_OF_THE_FOLLOWING_SPECIES_PRODUCES_NEUROTOXIN_WHICH_CAUSES_DEATH_OF_AQUATIC_ANIMALS??$

A. Chlorella
B. Gonyaulax
C. Prototheca
D. Cephaleuros
Answer» C. Prototheca
5.

WHICH_OF_THE_FOLLOWING_ALGAE_CONTINUE_TO_BE_A_SIGNIFICANT_FOOD_IN_CHINA??$

A. brown algae
B. green algae
C. red algae
D. yellow algae
Answer» D. yellow algae
6.

Which of the following species are imporant for cervical dilation?

A. Laminaria japonica
B. Gracilaria
C. Chondrus
D. Gonyaulax catenella
Answer» B. Gracilaria
7.

Agar and carrageenan are polymers of _________________

A. glucose
B. phosphoric acid
C. starch
D. galactose
Answer» E.
8.

Algae are known as primary producers.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
9.

Which among the following is a pathogenic algae for humans?

A. Prototheca
B. Chlorella
C. Cephaleuros
D. Acanthopeltis
Answer» B. Chlorella
10.

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
11.

Carrageenan is used as a ______________

A. emulsifier
B. solidifying agent
C. binder
D. emulsifier and binder
Answer» E.
12.

Agar is obtained from the algal species of _______________

A. Chondrus
B. Gigartina
C. Gelidium
D. Laminaria
Answer» D. Laminaria
13.

Alginic acid is obtained from ______________

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