Explore topic-wise MCQs in Microbiology.

This section includes 12 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 medium for production of Baker’s yeast contains only molasses and inoculum.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
2.

Which of the following yeast can be used to produce microbial protein?

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

Which of the following instrument is used for the recovery of yeast cells?

A. fermenter
B. centrifuge
C. filter press
D. mash storage
Answer» D. mash storage
4.

What is the pH required for the production of baker’s yeast?

A. 1 to 2
B. 4 to 5
C. 7 to 8
D. 10 to 12
Answer» C. 7 to 8
5.

The medium for production of Baker’s yeast contains only molasses and inoculum?#

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
6.

Which of the following yeast can be used to produce microbial protein?

A. Saccharomyces cerevisiae
B. Candida milleri
C. Eremothecium ashbyi
D. Candida utilis
Answer» E.
7.

Which of the following product is used as a food condiment?

A. Baker’s yeast
B. Ethanol
C. Wine
D. Soy sauce
Answer» E.
8.

Which of the following instrument is used for recovery of yeast cells?

A. fermenter
B. centrifuge
C. filter press
D. mash storage
Answer» D. mash storage
9.

The leavening or rising of dough is due to which of the following gases?

A. oxygen
B. carbon dioxide
C. hydrogen
D. sulphur dioxide
Answer» C. hydrogen
10.

What is the pH required for production of baker’s yeast?$

A. 1 to 2
B. 4 to 5
C. 7 to 8
D. 10 to 12
Answer» C. 7 to 8
11.

The organism used for alcohol fermentation should have a high tolerance for alcohol.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
12.

Which among the following are not used as raw materials for alcohol production?

A. corn
B. molasses
C. whey
D. grapes
Answer» D. grapes