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 average size of the cells in the exponential phase is ___________

A. larger than the initial size
B. smaller than the initial size
C. equal to the initial size
D. maybe smaller or larger than the initial size
Answer» C. equal to the initial size
2.

Which of the following is used to grow bacterial culture continuously?

A. Chemostat
B. Hemostat
C. Coulter-Counter
D. Turbidostat
Answer» B. Hemostat
3.

Which phase shows the reproduction rate equal to the equivalent death rate?

A. Log phase
B. Stationary phase
C. Death phase
D. Lag phase
Answer» C. Death phase
4.

In the growth equation: n = 3.3 (log10 N – log10 No), n stands for ____________

A. total population
B. initial population
C. number of generations
D. growth constant
Answer» D. growth constant
5.

The portion of the growth curve where rapid growth of bacteria is observed is known as ____________

A. Lag phase
B. Logarithmic phase
C. Stationary phase
D. Decline phase
Answer» C. Stationary phase
6.

WHICH_OF_THE_FOLLOWING_IS_USED_TO_GROW_BACTERIAL_CULTURE_CONTINUOUSLY??$

A. Chemostat
B. Hemostat
C. Coulter-Counter
D. Turbidostat
Answer» B. Hemostat
7.

The_average_size_of_the_cells_in_the_exponential_phase_is____________$

A. larger than the initial size
B. smaller than the initial size
C. equal to the initial size
D. maybe smaller or larger than the initial size
Answer» C. equal to the initial size
8.

Which phase shows reproduction rate equal to the equivalent death rate?

A. Log phase
B. Stationary phase
C. Death phase
D. Lag phase
Answer» C. Death phase
9.

In which of the following phase secondary metabolites are produced during growth?

A. Lag phase
B. Log/Exponential phase
C. Stationary phase
D. Death phase
Answer» D. Death phase
10.

During exponential phase, growth rate is _______

A. same as generation time
B. reciprocal of generation time
C. time required for population to double
D. rate of doubling population
Answer» C. time required for population to double
11.

The generation time for E.coli is ________

A. 20 minutes
B. 35 minutes
C. 2 minutes
D. 13 minutes
Answer» B. 35 minutes
12.

Lag phase is also known as ___________

A. period of initial adjustment
B. transitional period
C. generation time
D. period of rapid growth
Answer» B. transitional period
13.

In the growth equation: n= 3.3 (log10 N – log10 No ), n stands for____________$

A. total population
B. initial population
C. number of generations
D. growth constant
Answer» D. growth constant
14.

The growth of bacterial population follows a geometric progression.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
15.

The portion of the growth curve where a rapid growth of bacteria is observed is known as ____________

A. Lag phase
B. Logarithmic phase
C. Stationary phase
D. Decline phase
Answer» C. Stationary phase