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This section includes 5 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 | |