TOP Microbiology MCQS

All Questions for: TOP Microbiology MCQS

Question 351: Glasswares are sterilised by______________?

  • A Incineration
  • B Formaldehyde
  • C Hot air oven
  • D Autoclaving

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Hot air oven

Question 352: The HIV virus can be destroyed invitro by which of the following_____________?

  • A Ethanol
  • B Boiling
  • C All of the above
  • D Cidex

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: All of the above

Question 353: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) affets_______________?

  • A Helper T lymphocytes (CD4)
  • B Mast cells
  • C Fibroblasts
  • D Red blood cells

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Helper T lymphocytes (CD4)

Question 354: Which of the following enzyme is required to induce the formation of a plasma clot pathogenic staphylococci_____________?

  • A Coagulase
  • B S protein
  • C Lysozyme
  • D Fibrinolysin

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Coagulase

Question 355: Secondary response is mediated by_______________?

  • A IgE
  • B IgG
  • C IgM
  • D IgA

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: IgG

Question 356: Bacterial species which is protective or beneficial to the host is_______________?

  • A Streptococcus sanguis
  • B Spirochetes
  • C Porphyromonas gingivalis
  • D Treponema denticola

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Streptococcus sanguis

Question 357: Lesions caused by Entameoba histolytica predominantly involve________________?

  • A Jejunum and Ileum
  • B Duodenum
  • C Stomach
  • D Caecum and large intestine

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Caecum and large intestine

Question 358: A mother donated a kidney to her daughter having chronic renal failure, which kind of graft it represents________________?

  • A Xeno
  • B Auto
  • C ISO
  • D Allo

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Allo

Question 359: Mycobacterium tuberculosis is differentiated from other atypical mycobacteria by______________?

  • A Pas staining
  • B AFB staining
  • C None of the above
  • D Niacin test

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Niacin test

Question 360: The most primitive mode of gene transfer occurs by____________?

  • A Cell fusion
  • B Conjugation
  • C Transduction
  • D Translation

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Conjugation

Question 361: Sterilisation control for moist heat is

  • A Using non-pathogenic strain of clostridium tetani
  • B Using chemical indicator
  • C Using methylene blue
  • D using Bacillus stearo thermo philus

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: using Bacillus stearo thermo philus

Question 362: Complement binding immunoglobin via the classical pathway is_______________?

  • A IgG & IgA
  • B IgG & igM
  • C IgD & IgE
  • D IgG & IgD

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: IgG & igM

Question 363: Commonest mycobacterial infection in tropical countries_______________?

  • A M. tuberculosis
  • B M. avium intracellulare
  • C M. leprae
  • D Kansasi

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: M. tuberculosis

Question 364: Sterilisation is______________?

  • A All pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms killed
  • B Only pathogenic micro-organisms killed
  • C Pathogens killed but spores are not affected
  • D Non-pathogenic killed

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: All pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms killed

Question 365: Killer and Helper cells are part of_______________?

  • A Monocytes
  • B B cells
  • C T cells
  • D Macrophage

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: T cells

Question 366: Bacteriophage was discovered by_________________?

  • A Menkin
  • B Twort and d
  • C Metchinkoff
  • D Robert koch

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Twort and d

Question 367: Growth factor needed for Salmonella_________________?

  • A Niacin
  • B B-12
  • C Citrate
  • D Tryptophan

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Tryptophan

Question 368: Louis Pasteur is not associated with_______________?

  • A Discovery of Rabies Vaccine
  • B Disproved spontaneous regression theory
  • C Introduction of complex media
  • D Discovery of M. Tuberculosis

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Discovery of M. Tuberculosis

Question 369: Synthesis of antibodies in plasma cells occurs in_________________?

  • A Endoplasmic reticulum
  • B Mitochondria
  • C Golgi body
  • D Nucleus

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Endoplasmic reticulum

Question 370: Leishmania is cultured in ________________ media?

  • A NNN
  • B Tellurite
  • C Chocolate agar
  • D Sabourauds

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: NNN

Question 371: Purpose of Sterilization is to eliminate________________?

  • A Viruses
  • B Bacteria
  • C Spore formers
  • D Fungus

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Spore formers

Question 372: The major antiseptic value of soap lies in its ability to_____________?

  • A Kill mircobes
  • B Dehydrate microbial cells
  • C Inhibit microbial growth
  • D Remove microbes

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Remove microbes

Question 373: The only virus, which has double stranded RNA, is______________?

  • A Bunya virus
  • B Calci virus
  • C Rhabdo virus
  • D Reo virus

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Reo virus

Question 374: Culture media of candida is_________________?

  • A Pingolevin
  • B All of the above
  • C Methylene blue dextrose agar
  • D Saboraud

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Saboraud

Question 375: L.D bodies are seen in_______________?

  • A Toxoplasmosis
  • B Kalahazar
  • C Malaria
  • D Sleeping sickness

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Kalahazar

Question 376: Schuffner

  • A Plasmodium ovale
  • B Plasmodium vivax
  • C Plasmodium malariae
  • D Plasmodium falciparum

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Plasmodium vivax

Question 377: Which of the following represents the serologic evidence of recent Hepatitis B virus infection during window period ?

  • A Anti HBs
  • B IgM anti
  • C None of the above
  • D HBs Ag

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: IgM anti

Question 378: Delhi boil refer to_______________?

  • A Malignant pustule
  • B Solar Keratosis
  • C L. Tropica sore
  • D Venereal ulcer

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: L. Tropica sore

Question 379: Baby born to mother suffering from AIDS, all are true except________________?

  • A All are true
  • B Failure to thrive
  • C 50% chances to have AIDS
  • D Have infections

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: 50% chances to have AIDS

Question 380: Delayed tuberculin test response is due to_______________?

  • A B lymphocytes
  • B T lymphocytes
  • C Monocytes
  • D Histiocytes

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: T lymphocytes

Question 381: The cell wall deficient bacteria_______________?

  • A Ehrlichiae
  • B Chlamydiae
  • C Mycoplasma
  • D Rickettsiae

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Mycoplasma

Question 382: Pasteur developed the vaccine for_______________?

  • A Cholera
  • B Rabies
  • C Anthrax
  • D All of the above

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: All of the above

Question 383: Borrelia vincenti is always associated with______________?

  • A Spirochaetes
  • B None of the above
  • C Treponema vincenti
  • D Fusiform bacilli

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Fusiform bacilli

Question 384: The Manufacturing unit of surgical needle & sutures are sterilized by ________________?

  • A Gamma-Rays
  • B Boiling
  • C X-Rays
  • D Autoclaving

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Gamma-Rays

Question 385: Glutaraldehyde is preferred more than formaldehyde because______________?

  • A It has got more bactericidal activity
  • B It has got more bacteriostatic activity
  • C Its application is easier
  • D It has got no deleterious effect on the cement and lenses of instruments

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: It has got no deleterious effect on the cement and lenses of instruments

Question 386: The culture media used for cultivation of HSV is_____________?

  • A Chocolate agar
  • B Robertoson
  • C Sabourad
  • D Chorio allantoic membrane

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Chorio allantoic membrane

Question 387: Rh incompatibility is which type of hyper sensitivity reaction ?

  • A Type I
  • B Type II
  • C Type III
  • D Type IV

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Type II

Question 388: Silver impregnation method of staining is useful to demonstrate_____________?

  • A Spirochetes
  • B None of the above
  • C Bacterial flagella
  • D Both of the above

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Both of the above

Question 389: Which of the following would you consider to be general properties of viruses______________?

  • A Contain equal proportions of protein, lipo polysaccharide and nucleic acids
  • B New virus particle arises directly (by division) from preexisting viruses
  • C Contain DNA but no RNA
  • D Fall in to the general size range of 200-3000 angstrom unit

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Fall in to the general size range of 200-3000 angstrom unit

Question 390: Dematophytes are fungi infecting________________?

  • A Nails, hair and skin
  • B Systemic organs
  • C Subcutaneous tissue
  • D Superficial skin and deep tissue

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Nails, hair and skin

Question 391: Chlamydia causes all of the following except________________?

  • A Trachoma
  • B Pneumonia
  • C Parotitis
  • D Non-gonococcal urethritis

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Parotitis

Question 392: Staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome (SSS syndrome) is due to______________?

  • A Enterotoxin D
  • B Enterotoxin A
  • C Enterotoxin F
  • D Enterotoxin B

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Enterotoxin F

Question 393: Leprosy bacilli are transmitted from person to person by all except______________?

  • A Through intact skin
  • B From open sore
  • C Through breast milk
  • D Dischange from nasal mucosa

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Through breast milk

Question 394: ASO (Antistreptolysin 0) test is uesd for the diagnosis of________________?

  • A Rheumatoid arthritis
  • B Typhoid fever
  • C Rickettsial fever
  • D Rheumatie fever

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Rheumatie fever

Question 395: Actinomycetes is______________?

  • A Fungus
  • B A yeast like form
  • C Gram positive bacteria
  • D Gram negative bacteria

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Gram positive bacteria

Question 396: Stain used to make the wetted area of filter paper strip more visible is_____________?

  • A Ninhydrin stain
  • B Blue stain
  • C Haemotoxin stain
  • D Eosin stain

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Ninhydrin stain

Question 397: Dengue Hemorrhagic fever is caused by_____________?

  • A Bacteria superadded on virus
  • B Parasite
  • C Virus
  • D Bacteria

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Virus

Question 398: The term animalcules to oral microorganisms is given by__________________?

  • A Leumenhoek
  • B Robertson
  • C Wd miller
  • D Socranci

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Leumenhoek

Question 399: Portal of entry of poliovirus in mainly_______________?

  • A Lung
  • B Skin
  • C Gastrointestinal tract
  • D Nasal mucosa

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Gastrointestinal tract

Question 400: Phospholipid used to investigate syphilis by the reagin test is________________?

  • A Serine
  • B Cardiolipin
  • C Plasminogen
  • D Palmityl lecithin

Explanation: The correct answer to the question is: Cardiolipin