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.

Which of the following product utilizes whey as its raw material?

A. lactic acid
B. acetic acid
C. glutamic acid
D. lysine
Answer» B. acetic acid
2.

Which of the following yeast is used for the production of riboflavin?

A. Saccharomyces cerevisiae
B. Eremothecium ashbyi
C. Saccharomyces rouxii
D. Candida utilis
Answer» C. Saccharomyces rouxii
3.

Insulin was isolated from which of the following organs of animals?

A. small intestine
B. tongue
C. pancreas
D. stomach
Answer» D. stomach
4.

Which of the following product is used for the treatment of pernicious anemia?

A. Insulin
B. Streptokinase-streptodornase
C. Cobalamin
D. Sorbose
Answer» D. Sorbose
5.

INSULIN_WAS_ISOLATED_FROM_WHICH_OF_THE_FOLLOWING_ORGANS_OF_ANIMALS??$

A. small intestine
B. tongue
C. pancreas
D. stomach
Answer» D. stomach
6.

Which of the following product utilises whey as its raw material?$

A. lactic acid
B. acetic acid
C. glutamic acid
D. lysine
Answer» B. acetic acid
7.

Which_of_the_following_yeast_is_used_for_the_production_of_riboflavin?$

A. Saccharomyces cerevisiae
B. Eremothecium ashbyi
C. Saccharomyces rouxii
D. Candida utilis
Answer» C. Saccharomyces rouxii
8.

Which of the following raw materials are important for the production of glutamic acid?

A. glycerol
B. corn-steep liquor
C. tryptone
D. biotin
Answer» E.
9.

Diaminopimelic acid (DAP) is produced by which of the following microorganism?

A. E.coli
B. Enterobacter aerogenes
C. Bacillus subtilis
D. Streptococcus equisimilis
Answer» B. Enterobacter aerogenes
10.

Microbial fermentation produces D optical isomers of the amino acids.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
11.

Which of the following product is used for treatment of pernicious anemia?

A. Insulin
B. Streptokinase-streptodornase
C. Cobalamin
D. Sorbose
Answer» D. Sorbose
12.

What temperature is necessary for the production of vinegar?

A. 43 degree C
B. 60 degree C
C. 10-13 degree C
D. 15-34 degree C
Answer» E.
13.

Lactobacillus bulgaricus is a homofermentative organism.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
14.

Which of the following carbohydrates are mainly present in whey?

A. glucose
B. lactose
C. fructose
D. sucrose
Answer» C. fructose
15.

Which of the following microorganism produces dextran?

A. Bacillus polymyxa
B. Bacillus thuringiensis
C. Leuconostoc mesenteroides
D. Streptomyces olivaceus
Answer» D. Streptomyces olivaceus