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: Capsid in a virus serves to
A) Aid in replication
B) Form the viral envelope
C) Enclose the genetic material
D) Provide energy
Q: The process of killing all microbial life, including spores, is called
A) Disinfection
B) Antisepsis
C) Sterilization
D) Pasteurization
Q: The major reservoir of Salmonella typhi is
A) Rodents
B) Soil
C) Water
D) Human gastrointestinal tract
Q: Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is often carried on
A) Nucleus
B) Ribosomes
C) Plasmids
D) Cell membrane
Q: Anthrax is caused by
A) Listeria monocytogenes
B) Escherichia coli
C) Bacillus anthracis
D) Clostridium botulinum