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: Penicillin interferes with
A) Cell wall synthesis
B) Protein synthesis
C) DNA replication
D) RNA transcription
Q: The term 'microbiology' was first used by
A) Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
B) Charles Cagniard-Latour
C) Louis Pasteur
D) Sedillot
Q: Staphylococcus aureus appears as
A) Pairs
B) Chains
C) Single cells
D) Clusters
Q: Salmonella is commonly associated with
A) Leprosy
B) Cholera
C) Diphtheria
D) Typhoid fever
Q: Autoclaving kills microbes using
A) Dry heat
B) Chemicals
C) UV light
D) Steam under pressure