Explore topic-wise MCQs in Microbiology.

This section includes 8 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Microbiology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Ceepryn belongs to which of the following categories?

A. Anionic detergents
B. Cationic detergents
C. Nonionic detergents
D. Ammonium salts
Answer» C. Nonionic detergents
2.

Gonococci are inhibited by tryptoflavine in dilutions of ____________

A. 1:200,000
B. 1:300,000
C. 1:1,000,000
D. 1:10,000,000
Answer» E.
3.

Which of the following is an acridine dye?

A. crystal violet
B. malachite green
C. tryptoflavine
D. brilliant green
Answer» D. brilliant green
4.

Gram-negative organisms are more susceptible to higher concentrations of triphenylmethane dyes.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
5.

Which of the following agents cause death to the cell by coagulation of cytoplasmic proteins?

A. Alcohol
B. Dyes
C. Chlorine
D. Heavy metals
Answer» E.
6.

Which among the following is an example of an organic compound of mercury?

A. Mercuric chloride
B. Mercuric oxide
C. Mercurochrome
D. Ammoniated mercury
Answer» D. Ammoniated mercury
7.

Solutions of sodium hypochlorite of a 1% concentration are used for ________

A. sanitizing dairy equipment
B. personal hygiene and a household disinfectant
C. household bleaches
D. disinfecting open wounds
Answer» C. household bleaches
8.

How much percentage of the aqueous solution of phenol rapidly kills the vegetative cells of microorganisms?

A. 1%
B. 2%
C. 5%
D. 10%
Answer» D. 10%