Microbiology MCQs
Microbiology MCQs challenge students to identify pathogens, understand microbial physiology, and master infection control protocols. These questions span bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, and immunology. Suitable for exams like MDCAT, FCPS, NTS, and USMLE, these quizzes improve both academic knowledge and clinical readiness.
Q: Lactobacillus helps in
A) Yogurt fermentation
B) Alcohol production
C) Disease causation
D) DNA synthesis
Q: Pasteurization was developed to kill pathogens in
A) Milk
B) Soil
C) Air
D) Water
Q: Bacteria reproduce by
A) Mitosis
B) Fragmentation
C) Binary fission
D) Budding
Q: Escherichia coli is a common
A) Protozoan
B) Gut bacterium
C) Pathogen
D) Virus
Q: Antibiotic resistance is often spread via
A) Ribosomes
B) Plasmids
C) Flagella
D) Pili
Q: The bacterial capsule provides
A) Energy
B) Motility
C) Nutrients
D) Immune evasion
Q: Mycology refers to the study of
A) Protozoa
B) Fungi
C) Bacteria
D) Algae
Q: Obligate anaerobes cannot survive in the presence of
A) Heat
B) Light
C) Oxygen
D) Salt
Q: Gram-negative bacteria have a
A) No cell wall
B) Flagellated body
C) Lipid-rich outer membrane
D) Thick peptidoglycan wall