Explore topic-wise MCQs in Microbiology.

This section includes 5 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