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This section includes 23 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Microbiology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
Ceepryn belongs to which of the following categories? |
A. | Anionic detergents |
B. | Cationic detergents |
C. | Nonionic detergents |
D. | Ammonium salts |
Answer» C. Nonionic detergents | |
2. |
Gonococci are inhibited by tryptoflavine in dilutions of ____________ |
A. | 1:200,000 |
B. | 1:300,000 |
C. | 1:1,000,000 |
D. | 1:10,000,000 |
Answer» E. | |
3. |
Which of the following is an acridine dye? |
A. | crystal violet |
B. | malachite green |
C. | tryptoflavine |
D. | brilliant green |
Answer» D. brilliant green | |
4. |
Gram-negative organisms are more susceptible to higher concentrations of triphenylmethane dyes. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
5. |
Which of the following agents cause death to the cell by coagulation of cytoplasmic proteins? |
A. | Alcohol |
B. | Dyes |
C. | Chlorine |
D. | Heavy metals |
Answer» E. | |
6. |
Which among the following is an example of an organic compound of mercury? |
A. | Mercuric chloride |
B. | Mercuric oxide |
C. | Mercurochrome |
D. | Ammoniated mercury |
Answer» D. Ammoniated mercury | |
7. |
Solutions of sodium hypochlorite of a 1% concentration are used for ________ |
A. | sanitizing dairy equipment |
B. | personal hygiene and a household disinfectant |
C. | household bleaches |
D. | disinfecting open wounds |
Answer» C. household bleaches | |
8. |
How much percentage of the aqueous solution of phenol rapidly kills the vegetative cells of microorganisms? |
A. | 1% |
B. | 2% |
C. | 5% |
D. | 10% |
Answer» D. 10% | |
9. |
WHICH_AMONG_THE_FOLLOWING_IS_AN_EXAMPLE_OF_ORGANIC_COMPOUND_OF_MERCURY??$ |
A. | Mercuric chloride |
B. | Mercuric oxide |
C. | Mercurochrome |
D. | Ammoniated mercury |
Answer» D. Ammoniated mercury | |
10. |
Gram-negative organisms are more susceptible to higher concentrations of triphenylmethane dyes. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
11. |
Which_of_the_following_agents_cause_death_to_the_cell_by_coagulation_of_cytoplasmic_proteins?$ |
A. | Alcohol |
B. | Dyes |
C. | Chlorine |
D. | Heavy metals |
Answer» E. | |
12. |
Which of the following agents are used as a preservative in ophthalmic solutions? |
A. | alcohol |
B. | quaternary ammonium salts |
C. | phenol |
D. | aldehydes |
Answer» C. phenol | |
13. |
Ceepryn belongs to which of the following categories? |
A. | Anionic detergents |
B. | Cationic detergents |
C. | Nonionic detergents |
D. | Ammonium salts |
Answer» C. Nonionic detergents | |
14. |
Gonococci are inhibited by tryptoflavine in dilutions of ____________________ |
A. | 1:200,000 |
B. | 1:300,000 |
C. | 1:1,000,000 |
D. | 1:10,000,000 |
Answer» E. | |
15. |
Which_of_the_following_is_an_acridine_dye? |
A. | crystal violet |
B. | malachite green |
C. | tryptoflavine |
D. | brilliant green |
Answer» D. brilliant green | |
16. |
Solutions of sodium hypochlorite of a 1% concentration are used for _______? |
A. | sanitizing dairy equipments |
B. | personal hygiene and a household disinfectant |
C. | household bleaches |
D. | disinfecting open wounds |
Answer» C. household bleaches | |
17. |
Chloramines are more stable than than hypochlorites. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
18. |
Chlorinated lime is the alternative name for __________________ |
A. | Calcium hypochlorite |
B. | Sodium hypochlorite |
C. | Chloramine-T |
D. | Azochloramide |
Answer» B. Sodium hypochlorite | |
19. |
Which of the following agents irreversibly oxidize and inactivate proteins with sulphydral groups? |
A. | Alcohol |
B. | Phenol |
C. | Iodine |
D. | Chlorine |
Answer» D. Chlorine | |
20. |
Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) is a complex belonging to which group? |
A. | Phenolic compounds |
B. | Iodophors |
C. | Metals |
D. | Aldehyde |
Answer» C. Metals | |
21. |
Alcohol concentrations above 60% are effective against _________________ |
A. | bacteria |
B. | fungi |
C. | germs |
D. | viruses |
Answer» E. | |
22. |
The antimicrobial activity of phenolics is not reduced at which of the following conditions? |
A. | acidic pH |
B. | alkaline pH |
C. | low temperatures |
D. | presence of soap |
Answer» E. | |
23. |
How much percentage of aqueous solution of phenol rapidly kills the vegetative cells of microorganisms? |
A. | 1% |
B. | 2% |
C. | 5% |
D. | 10% |
Answer» D. 10% | |