Explore topic-wise MCQs in Microbiology.

This section includes 13 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 techniques are used in Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) for examining cellular structure?

A. Negative-Staining
B. Shadow Casting
C. Ultrathin Sectioning
D. Negative-Staining, Shadow Casting, Ultrathin Sectioning, Freeze-Etching
Answer» E.
2.

Where do we obtain the magnified image of the specimen in SEM?

A. cathode ray tube
B. phosphorescent screen
C. anode
D. scanning generator
Answer» B. phosphorescent screen
3.

On what factors do the intensity of secondary electrons depend upon?

A. shape of the irradiated object
B. chemical composition of the irradiated object
C. number of electrons ejected
D. size and chemical composition of the irradiated object, number of electrons ejected and on the number of electrons reabsorbed by surrounding
Answer» E.
4.

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A. cathode ray tube
B. phosphorescent screen
C. anode
D. scanning generator
Answer» B. phosphorescent screen
5.

Which of the following techniques are used in Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) for examining cellular structure?

A. Negative-Staining
B. Shadow Casting
C. Ultrathin Sectioning
D. Negative-Staining, Shadow Casting, Ultrathin Sectioning, Freeze-Etching
Answer» E.
6.

On what factors do the intensity of secondary electrons depends upon?

A. shape of the irradiated object
B. chemical composition of the irradiated object
C. number of electrons ejected
D. size and chemical composition of the irradiated object, number of electrons ejected and on the number of electrons reabsorbed by surrounding
Answer» E.
7.

The secondary electrons radiated back in scanning microscope is collected by?

A. specimen
B. anode
C. vacuum chamber
D. cathode
Answer» C. vacuum chamber
8.

Which among the following helps us in getting a three-dimensional picture of the specimen?

A. Transmission Electron Microscope
B. Scanning Electron Microscope
C. Compound Microscope
D. Simple Microscope
Answer» C. Compound Microscope
9.

Negative Staining is used for examining _____________

A. virus particles
B. protein molecules
C. bacterial flagella
D. virus particles, protein molecules and bacterial flagella
Answer» E.
10.

Degree of scattering in transmission electron microscope is a function of __________

A. wavelength of electron beam used
B. number of atoms that lie in the electron path
C. number and mass of atoms that lie in the electron path
D. mass of atoms that lie in the electron path
Answer» D. mass of atoms that lie in the electron path
11.

Which of the following are true for electron microscopy?

A. specimen should be thin and dry
B. image is obtained on a phosphorescent screen
C. electron beam must pass through evacuated chamber
D. specimen should be thin and dry, image is obtained on a phosphorescent screen and electron beam must pass through evacuated chamber
Answer» E.
12.

Electron Microscope can give a magnification up to ___________

A. 400,000X
B. 100,000X
C. 15000X
D. 100X
Answer» B. 100,000X
13.

Which of the following is used in electron microscope?

A. electron beams
B. magnetic fields
C. light waves
D. electron beams and magnetic fields
Answer» E.