Explore topic-wise MCQs in Microbiology.

This section includes 21 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 radiations have the energy to knock electrons away from molecules and ionize them?

A. Non-ionizing radiations
B. Acoustic radiations
C. Subatomic particles
D. Ionizing radiations
Answer» E.
2.

Passage of water from a low solute concentration into the cell is referred to as ______________

A. plasmoptysis
B. plasmolysis
C. isotonic
D. hypertonic
Answer» B. plasmolysis
3.

Which of the following are resistant to desiccation?

A. gonococci
B. streptococci
C. meningococci
D. bacillus
Answer» C. meningococci
4.

Which of the following actions occur due to low temperature?

A. coagulation of proteins
B. death of microorganisms
C. rate of metabolism is reduced
D. denatures proteins
Answer» D. denatures proteins
5.

Which of the following conditions are required for the determination of thermal death time?

A. temperature is varied
B. time is fixed
C. temperature is fixed and time is varied
D. temperature is fixed and time is not selected
Answer» D. temperature is fixed and time is not selected
6.

WHICH_OF_THE_FOLLOWING_ACTIONS_OCCUR_DUE_TO_LOW_TEMPERATURE??$

A. coagulation of proteins
B. death of microorganisms
C. rate of metabolism is reduced
D. denatures proteins
Answer» D. denatures proteins
7.

Passage of water from a low solute concentration into the cell is referred to as ______________$

A. plasmoptysis
B. plasmolysis
C. isotonic
D. hypertonic
Answer» B. plasmolysis
8.

Which of the following are resistant to desiccation?$

A. gonococci
B. streptococci
C. meningococci
D. bacillus
Answer» C. meningococci
9.

Which material is used for the Berkefeld filter?

A. diatomaceous earth
B. asbestos pad
C. porcelain
D. sintered glass disks
Answer» B. asbestos pad
10.

Which of the following inhibits DNA replication?

A. cathode rays
B. UV light
C. x-rays
D. gamma rays
Answer» C. x-rays
11.

Wavelengths around ___________ have the highest bactericidal efficiency.

A. 150 √Ö
B. 3900 √Ö
C. 2650 √Ö
D. 1500 √Ö
Answer» D. 1500 ‚Äö√†√∂‚àö√±
12.

Which of the following radiations have the energy to knock electrons away from molecules and ionize them?

A. Non-ionizing radiations
B. Acoustic radiations
C. Subatomic particles
D. Ionizing radiations
Answer» E.
13.

Which of the following instruments is used to perform tyndallization?

A. Autoclave
B. Steam Arnold
C. Gas oven
D. Incubator
Answer» C. Gas oven
14.

Which of the following methods is used for killing microorganisms of only certain types and not all microorganisms?

A. Pasteurization
B. Incineration
C. Boiling water
D. Fractional Sterilization
Answer» B. Incineration
15.

Some amount of air is also essential inside the chamber of the autoclave.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
16.

The general pressure at which the autoclave is operated is ___________

A. 5 Psi
B. 20 Psi
C. 15 Psi
D. 40 Psi
Answer» D. 40 Psi
17.

Which of the following apparatus is used to provide steam under regulated pressure?

A. autoclave
B. laminar air flow
C. incubator
D. hot oven
Answer» B. laminar air flow
18.

Which of the following conditions are required for determination of thermal death time?

A. temperature is varied
B. time is fixed
C. temperature is fixed and time is varied
D. temperature is fixed and time is not selected
Answer» D. temperature is fixed and time is not selected
19.

Vegetative cells are much more sensitive to heat than are spores.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
20.

How much time is required by spores of Clostridium botulinum to be killed by moist heat at 1200C?

A. 2 hours
B. 4 to 20 minutes
C. 24 hours
D. 6-7 hours
Answer» C. 24 hours
21.

Among the following which one is the most effective method of killing microorganisms?

A. High temperature
B. Low temperature
C. High temperature,high moisture
D. Low temperature,high moisture
Answer» D. Low temperature,high moisture