Explore topic-wise MCQs in Microbiology.

This section includes 14 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Microbiology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The optimum pH for the growth of most bacteria lies between _______

A. 5-9
B. 6.5-7.5
C. 2-3.5
D. 9-9.5
Answer» C. 2-3.5
2.

Which of the following are functions of phosphates used in the preparation of media?

A. they act as buffer
B. source of phosphorous
C. act as “reserve alkali”
D. they act as buffer and is a source of phosphorous
Answer» E.
3.

The GasPak system is suitable for which of the following?

A. Aerobic bacteria
B. Anaerobic bacteria
C. Facultatively anaerobic bacteria
D. Microaerophilic bacteria
Answer» C. Facultatively anaerobic bacteria
4.

The Reactive Oxygen Species(ROS) produced by some bacteria are degraded by which of the following enzymes?

A. Peroxidase
B. Lyase
C. Catalase
D. Superoxide dismutase, Catalase and Peroxidase
Answer» E.
5.

WHICH_OF_THE_FOLLOWING_ARE_FUNCTIONS_OF_PHOSPHATES_USED_IN_THE_PREPARATION_OF_MEDIA??$

A. they act as buffer
B. source of phosphorous
C. act as “reserve alkali”
D. they act as buffer and is a source of phosphorous
Answer» E.
6.

The_optimum_pH_for_the_growth_of_most_bacteria_lies_between_______$

A. 5-9
B. 6.5-7.5
C. 2-3.5
D. 9-9.5
Answer» C. 2-3.5
7.

The GasPak system is suitable for which of the following?

A. Aerobic bacteria
B. Anaerobic bacteria
C. Facultatively anaerobic bacteria
D. Microaerophilic bacteria
Answer» C. Facultatively anaerobic bacteria
8.

Which of the following ROS is a powerful oxidizing agent?

A. Superoxide radical
B. Hydrogen peroxide
C. Hydroxyl radical
D. Singlet oxygen
Answer» C. Hydroxyl radical
9.

The Reactive Oxygen Species(ROS) poduced by some bacteria are degraded by which of the following enzymes?

A. Peroxidase
B. Lyase
C. Catalase
D. Superoxide dismutase, Catalase and Peroxidase
Answer» E.
10.

Microaerophilic bacteria require low levels of oxygen for growth.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
11.

The bacterium Staphylococcus aureus is which type of bacteria?

A. Psychrophile
B. Mesophile
C. Thermophile
D. Mesophile and psychrophile
Answer» C. Thermophile
12.

Which of the following factors are responsible for the stability of thermophiles at high temperatures?

A. increased leakage of cell components
B. presence of large no. of polar amino acids and alpha-helix protein
C. thermal stability of ribosomes
D. presence of Inositol diphosphate and thermal stability of ribosomes
Answer» E.
13.

Mesophiles are group of bacteria that grow within the temperature range of?

A. 0-20 degree Celsius
B. 25-40 degree Celsius
C. 45-60 degree Celsius
D. more than 60 degree Celsius
Answer» C. 45-60 degree Celsius
14.

The temperature that allows for most rapid growth during a short period of time is known as __________

A.
B. Maximum Temperature
C. Optimum Temperature
Answer» D.