Explore topic-wise MCQs in Fermentation Technology.

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

1.

Milbemycin is an antiparasitic antibiotic.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
2.

Griseofulvin is an antiviral antibiotic.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
3.

Who discovered the first vaccine?

A. Selman Waksman
B. Edward Jenner
C. Alexander Flemming
D. Louis Pasteur
Answer» C. Alexander Flemming
4.

Which of the following is used to treat kidney stones?

A. Sodium citrate
B. Magnesium malate
C. Potassium permanganate
D. Sodium benzoate
Answer» B. Magnesium malate
5.

Which of the following is a semi-synthetically derived hypocholesterolemic agent?

A. Simvastatin
B. Lovastatin
C. Mevastatin
D. Pravastatin
Answer» B. Lovastatin
6.

Which of the following block the overproduction of cholesterol in the liver?

A. Steroids
B. Hypocholesterolemic agents
C. Alkaloids
D. Antihypersensitive agents
Answer» C. Alkaloids
7.

Steroids contain ________________ rings.

A. Cycloalkane
B. Cycloalkyl
C. Cycloalkyne
D. Cycloalkene
Answer» B. Cycloalkyl
8.

Avermectins is used to _______________

A. Inhibit the cell wall formation
B. Inhibit the cell membrane formation
C. Inhibit the neural activity
D. Inhibit the protein synthesis
Answer» D. Inhibit the protein synthesis
9.

What is the mode of action of chloramphenicol?

A. Inhibits the cell membrane formation
B. Inhibits the nucleic acid synthesis
C. Damages cytoplasmic membrane
D. Inhibits the cell wall synthesis
Answer» C. Damages cytoplasmic membrane
10.

Which of the following is an antifungal antibiotic?

A. Nystatin
B. Amphotericin
C. Polyenes
D. Streptomycin
Answer» D. Streptomycin
11.

Polymixin is an ______________ antibiotic.

A. Antiviral
B. Antibacterial
C. Antiparasitic
D. Antifungal
Answer» C. Antiparasitic
12.

Alcoholic beverages were not used as ____________ in ancient Egypt.

A. Anesthetic
B. Antimicrobial
C. Antioxidant
D. Psychotropic medicine
Answer» D. Psychotropic medicine
13.

The Indian Ayurveda uses the fermented forms of ____________ and ____________

A. Bhasmas, taila
B. Arishta, asavas
C. Arishta, bhasmas
D. Taila, asavas
Answer» C. Arishta, bhasmas