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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 | |