Explore topic-wise MCQs in Microbiology.

This section includes 13 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Microbiology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Rhizopus nigricans produces which of the following products?

A. Citric acid
B. Fumaric acid
C. Gibberellic acid
D. Lactic acid
Answer» C. Gibberellic acid
2.

Invertase causes hydrolysis of ___________

A. starch
B. sucrose
C. proteins
D. pectins
Answer» C. proteins
3.

Paper, glass beads can be used to immobilize enzymes.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
4.

INVERTASE_CAUSES_HYDROLYSIS_OF____________?$

A. starch
B. sucrose
C. proteins
D. pectins
Answer» C. proteins
5.

Rhizopus nigricans produces which of the following products?

A. Citric acid
B. Fumaric acid
C. Gibberellic acid
D. Lactic acid
Answer» C. Gibberellic acid
6.

Paper, glass beads can be used to immobilize enzymes?

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
7.

Which of the following enzyme is used in the process of bating?

A. invertase
B. pectinase
C. amylase
D. protease
Answer» E.
8.

Which of the following enzymes is used to hydrolyze starch to dextrin?

A. invertase
B. pectinase
C. amylase
D. protease
Answer» D. protease
9.

Which of the following product acts as a substrate for the production of citric acid?

A. molasses
B. corn-steep liquor
C. barn
D. oyabeen meal
Answer» B. corn-steep liquor
10.

Which of the following techniques is used to improve penicillin production?

A. fed-batch fermentation
B. submerged-culture technique
C. continuous fermentation
D. batch fermentation
Answer» C. continuous fermentation
11.

Penicillium chrysogenum is a better penicillin producing species.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
12.

Fermentation of rice is carried out by which of the following microorganisms?

A. bacteria
B. yeasts
C. molds
D. protozoa
Answer» D. protozoa
13.

Gluconic acid is produced by which of the following molds?

A. Aspergillus niger
B. Rhizopus nigricans
C. Aspergillus terreus
D. Rhizopus oryzae
Answer» B. Rhizopus nigricans