Explore topic-wise MCQs in Microbiology.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Microbiology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Ordinary inoculating loop can be used for inoculation of yeasts.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
2.

Sabouraud media has ________________

A. high ph, low sugar concentration
B. high ph, moderate sugar concentration
C. low ph, high sugar concentration
D. low ph, moderate sugar concentration
Answer» D. low ph, moderate sugar concentration
Discussion
3.

Fungi are sensitive to which of the following antibiotics?

A. penicillins
B. tetracyclins
C. chloramphenicol
D. griseofulvin
Answer» E.
Discussion
4.

Which of the following are the oxygen requirements of molds?

A. Strictly aerobic
B. Facultatively aerobic
C. Anaerobic
D. Microaerophilic
Answer» B. Facultatively aerobic
Discussion
5.

The optimum pH for the growth of fungi is ____________

A. 7.8-9.0
B. 12-14
C. 3.8-5.6
D. 1.0-2.0
Answer» D. 1.0-2.0
Discussion
6.

What are the cell wall structural components of fungi?

A. peptidoglycan
B. cellulose
C. chitin
D. chitin,cellulose, or hemicellulose
Answer» E.
Discussion
7.

Jams and jellies are spoiled by both bacteria and fungi.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
Discussion
8.

Sabouraud media has _________________________

A. high ph,low sugar concentration
B. high ph,moderate sugar concentration
C. low ph,high sugar concentration
D. low ph,moderate sugar concentration
Answer» D. low ph,moderate sugar concentration
Discussion
9.

Sabouraud media for the growth of fungi is composed of ____________________

A. glucose and ammonia
B. maltose and peptone
C. sucrose and peptone
D. peptone
Answer» C. sucrose and peptone
Discussion
10.

Pathogenic fungi have a temperature optimum at __________

A. 30 to 37 degree celsius
B. 22 to 30 degree celsius
C. 37 to 42 degree celsius
D. 42 to 50 degree celsius
Answer» B. 22 to 30 degree celsius
Discussion