Microbiology – MCQs

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1.What is the name of the rapid immune response where antigens bind to antibodies that are already fixed on mast cells and basophils?

2.What is the most effective way to sterilize disposable syringes?

3.Why is glutaraldehyde favored over formaldehyde for use in instrument sterilization?

4.Which method is used to sterilize liquid paraffin?

5.Who was the pioneer in developing solid culture media?

6.Which of the following substances is commonly used for disinfecting rooms?

7.Which component increases the sensitivity of bacteria and viruses to ultraviolet (UV) light exposure?

8.What is the primary distinction between sterilization and disinfection?

9.What type of culture medium is blood agar classified as?

10.What is the primary advantage of using a phase contrast microscope?

11.What type of substance are exotoxins classified as?

12.During which stage of the bacterial growth curve does the population size remain constant, indicating zero growth rate?

13.Which of the following items is unsuitable for sterilization using a hot air oven?

14.Which receptor is typically found on the surface of T-cells?

15.Which type of immunoglobulin is elevated in the blood of patients with asthma triggered by allergies?

16.Among the different types of immunoglobulins, which one is found at the greatest average concentration in human blood serum?

17.Who coined the term 'animalcules' to describe microorganisms found in the mouth?

18.Which type of immunoglobulin is able to pass through the placenta to the fetus?

19.What does the process of sterilization involve?

20.Which of the following cell types is NOT primarily involved in acquired immunity?

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