Explore topic-wise MCQs in Microbiology.

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%