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.

Which of the following microorganism produces colicins in the intestine?

A. E.coli
B. B.subtilis
C. Clostridium botulinum
D. Streptococcus salivarius
Answer» B. B.subtilis
2.

Where does the Streptococcus mutans adhere to the body site?

A. intestinal tract
B. tongue
C. teeth
D. hairs
Answer» D. hairs
3.

How many day-old embryonated eggs were used by Reyniers to rear first germ-free animals?

A. 20
B. 50
C. 2
D. 7
Answer» B. 50
4.

WHICH_OF_THE_FOLLOWING_MICROORGANISM_PRODUCES_COLICINS_IN_INTESTINE??$

A. E.coli
B. B.subtilis
C. Clostridium botulinum
D. Streptococcus salivarius
Answer» B. B.subtilis
5.

WHERE_DOES_THE_STREPTOCOCCUS_MUTANS_ADHERE_TO_THE_BODY_SITE??$

A. intestinal tract
B. tongue
C. teeth
D. hairs
Answer» D. hairs
6.

Pseudomembranous colitis is caused by the strains of which of the following microorganism?

A. Streptococcus mutans
B. Clostridium difficile
C. Streptococcus salivarius
D. Clostridium botulinum
Answer» C. Streptococcus salivarius
7.

Germ-free animals require lower levels of B vitamins.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
8.

Which of the following vitamins are not required by normal animals?

A. Vit K
B. Vit B
C. Vit C
D. Vit A
Answer» B. Vit B
9.

Which among the following was the first germ-free animal to be reared?

A. guinea pigs
B. rats
C. chickens
D. monkey
Answer» D. monkey
10.

How many day old embryonated eggs was used by Reyniers to rear first germ-free animals?

A. 20
B. 50
C. 2
D. 7
Answer» B. 50
11.

Animals that are contaminated with germs are said to be gnotobiotic.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
12.

Within how many days after birth a stable flora develops?

A. 1 day
B. 7 days
C. 30 days
D. 7-14 days
Answer» E.
13.

Who among the following was successful in raising 17 germ-free chickens for 40 days?

A. Pasteur
B. Schottelius
C. Cohendy
D. Reyniers
Answer» D. Reyniers