Explore topic-wise MCQs in Microbiology.

This section includes 9 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Microbiology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

A large cluster of colonies are obtained in streak plate method.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
2.

A large cluster of colonies are obtained in streak plate method?

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
3.

Treponema sp. can be selected by taking advantage of ____________

A. small cell size
B. motility
C. dilute media
D. small cell diameter and bacterial motility
Answer» E.
4.

Disease-producing species occurring in a mixed culture can be selected by taking advantage of _________

A. its pathogenic properties
B. special carbon source
C. special nitrogen source
D. toxic chemicals
Answer» B. special carbon source
5.

Vibrio cholerae can grow in a medium with a pH of _______

A. 5.5
B. 7.0
C. 8.5
D. 2.0
Answer» D. 2.0
6.

In physical method of selection, endospore-forming bacteria can be obtained by heating the mixed culture to _____________

A. 70 degree C for 10 minutes
B. 80 degree C for 10 minutes
C. 60 degree C for 10 minutes
D. 90 degree C for 10 minutes
Answer» C. 60 degree C for 10 minutes
7.

Which of the following is not a physical method for selection of pure culture?

A. Heat treatment
B. pH of the media
C. Cell size and motility
D. Use of dilute media
Answer» E.
8.

Enrichment media allows the growth of a large number of varied bacterial species.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
9.

Isolation of pure culture refers to ___________

A. purification of culture
B. introduction of inoculum
C. separation of a single colony
D. to grow microorganisms on a surface
Answer» D. to grow microorganisms on a surface