Explore topic-wise MCQs in Microbiology.

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
Discussion
2.

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

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