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: A pathogenic protozoan responsible for amoebic dysentery is
A) Trypanosoma brucei
B) Entamoeba histolytica
C) Giardia lamblia
D) Plasmodium vivax
Q: Inactivation of microbes using high-frequency sound waves is known as
A) Radiation
B) Sonication
C) Desiccation
D) Filtration
Q: A selective medium allows growth of
A) Only specific microbes
B) All microorganisms
C) Only fungi
D) Only viruses
Q: The causative agent of gas gangrene is
A) Clostridium perfringens
B) Staphylococcus aureus
C) Mycobacterium leprae
D) Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Q: Urease-producing bacteria can be detected using
A) Catalase test
B) Coagulase test
C) Urease test
D) TSI slant