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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 | |