Microbiology MCQs
Microbiology MCQs cover bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, and immunology, testing pathogen identification, microbial physiology, and infection control. Ideal for MDCAT, FCPS, NTS, and USMLE preparation, these quizzes boost academic knowledge, clinical skills, and exam success.
Q: The causative agent of cholera is
A) Salmonella typhi
B) Shigella dysenteriae
C) Vibrio cholerae
D) Escherichia coli
Q: Molds reproduce primarily by
A) Budding
B) Conjugation
C) Binary fission
D) Spore formation
Q: Antigenic drift in viruses refers to
A) Minor genetic changes
B) Environmental mutation
C) Complete genome change
D) Acquisition of plasmids
Q: The mode of transmission for hookworm infection is through
A) Blood transfusion
B) Skin penetration
C) Airborne droplets
D) Ingestion of eggs
Q: The function of reverse transcriptase in retroviruses is to
A) Replicate viral RNA
B) Copy DNA to RNA
C) Translate proteins
D) Convert RNA into DNA