Microbiology – MCQs

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1.Which immunoglobulin is the initial antibody produced by the fetus when responding to an infection?

2.What functions are associated with plasmids?

3.Which method is commonly used to sterilize operation theatres?

4.What is the most appropriate method for disposing of hospital dressings?

5.Which microorganism forms groups of eight spherical cells arranged in a cube-like structure?

6.During which growth phase does sporulation typically take place?

7.Which type of immune cells are responsible for initiating the graft-versus-host response?

8.Smith-Noguchi medium is primarily utilized for the cultivation of which type of microorganisms?

9.Noguchi’s medium is primarily utilized for the cultivation of which microorganism?

10.Which of the following techniques is classified as a negative staining method?

11.What term describes bacteria that have a cluster of flagella located at a single pole?

12.What does the term 'exaltation' refer to in microbiology?

13.Which immunoglobulin is produced first following initial exposure to an antigen?

14.Which statement about the B.C.G vaccine is incorrect?

15.Which organism is commonly used to verify the effectiveness of moist heat sterilization methods for sterilizing laboratory equipment and culture media?

16.How do endotoxins differ from exotoxins in their mechanism of action?

17.Detergents applied for disinfecting dental tools in the clinic eliminate bacteria by disrupting which cellular component?

18.Which immediate hypersensitivity reaction involves minimal participation of histamine?

19.Which region of the IgG molecule serves as the binding site for the complement system?

20.Which immunoglobulin is classified as secretory Ig?

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