Microbiology Questions and Answers Part-2

1. The first antibody to contact invading microorganisms was
a) lgG
b) IgM
c) IgA
d) IgD

Answer: b

2. The light emitted by luminescent bacteria is mediated by the enzyme
a) Coenzyme Q
b) Luciferase
c) Lactose dehydrogenase
d) Carboxylase reductase

Answer: c

3. Pick out the vector using in human Genome project
a) Phagemid vector
b) Yeast artificial chromosomes
c) Cosmid vectors
d) Yeast episomal plasmids

Answer: b

4. Salt and sugar preserve foods because they
a) Make them acid
b) Produce a hypotonic environment
c) Deplete nutrients
d) Produce a hypertonic environment

Answer: d

5. In a fluorescent microscope the objective lens is made of
a) Glass
b) Quartz
c) Polythene
d) None of these

Answer: c

6. Fixation of atmospheric nitrogen is by means of
a) Biological process
b) Lightining
c) Ultraviolet light
d) All of the above

Answer: d

7. Which one of the following fungi is the most serious threat in a bone marrow transplant unit?
a) Candida albicans
b) Aspergillus
c) Blastomyces
d) Cryptococus

Answer: b

8. Direct microscopic count can be done with the aid of
a) Neuberg chamber
b) Anaerobic chamber
c) Mineral oil
d) Olive oil

Answer: a

9. The image obtained in a compound microscope is
a) Real
b) Virtual
c) Real inverted
d) Virtual inverted

Answer: b

10. Enzymes responsible for alcoholic fermentation
a) Ketolase
b) Zymase
c) Peroxidase
d) Oxidase

Answer: b