Microbiology

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Q. What is the incubation period for most Norovirus infections?
  • A. 1-2 hours
  • B. 12-48 hours
  • C. 2-5 days
  • D. 1 week
Q. What is the incubation period for rabies after exposure?
  • A. 1-3 days
  • B. 1-2 weeks
  • C. 1-3 months
  • D. 6-12 months
Q. What is the incubation period for smallpox?
  • A. 1-3 days
  • B. 7-17 days
  • C. 21-28 days
  • D. 30-40 days
Q. What is the main benefit of using microbial processes in wastewater treatment?
  • A. Increase in pathogens
  • B. Reduction of organic matter
  • C. Increase in nutrients
  • D. Production of methane
Q. What is the main byproduct of aerobic respiration?
  • A. Lactic acid
  • B. Ethanol
  • C. Carbon dioxide
  • D. Oxygen
Q. What is the main clinical concern associated with Candida species?
  • A. Skin infections
  • B. Gastrointestinal infections
  • C. Systemic infections
  • D. Respiratory infections
Q. What is the main component of the cell wall in green algae?
  • A. Cellulose
  • B. Chitin
  • C. Silica
  • D. Pectin
Q. What is the main function of a trickling filter in wastewater treatment?
  • A. To aerate the water
  • B. To remove solids
  • C. To promote microbial growth
  • D. To disinfect the effluent
Q. What is the main function of the bacterial capsule?
  • A. Energy storage
  • B. Protection against phagocytosis
  • C. DNA replication
  • D. Protein synthesis
Q. What is the main health benefit of consuming berries?
  • A. High fiber content
  • B. Rich in antioxidants
  • C. Low calorie
  • D. All of the above
Q. What is the main health benefit of consuming yogurt?
  • A. High in fiber
  • B. Probiotic properties
  • C. Rich in iron
  • D. Low in calories
Q. What is the main health concern associated with consuming processed meats?
  • A. High cholesterol
  • B. Sodium content
  • C. Trans fats
  • D. Carbohydrates
Q. What is the main health risk associated with prolonged exposure to asbestos?
  • A. Lung cancer
  • B. Skin irritation
  • C. Hearing loss
  • D. Kidney damage
Q. What is the main ingredient in beer that contributes to its bitterness?
  • A. Hops
  • B. Barley
  • C. Yeast
  • D. Water
Q. What is the main ingredient in traditional pickles?
  • A. Carrots
  • B. Cucumbers
  • C. Radishes
  • D. Peppers
Q. What is the main mode of transmission for Clostridium perfringens?
  • A. Airborne
  • B. Fecal-oral
  • C. Contaminated food
  • D. Direct contact
Q. What is the main mode of transmission for Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
  • A. Fecal-oral route
  • B. Airborne droplets
  • C. Direct contact
  • D. Vector-borne
Q. What is the main mode of transmission for smallpox?
  • A. Airborne droplets
  • B. Fecal-oral route
  • C. Vector-borne
  • D. Direct contact with lesions
Q. What is the main mode of transmission for the common cold?
  • A. Airborne droplets
  • B. Contaminated food
  • C. Vector-borne
  • D. Direct contact with blood
Q. What is the main protein found in cow's milk?
  • A. Casein
  • B. Whey
  • C. Albumin
  • D. Globulin
Q. What is the main purpose of the pentose phosphate pathway in bacteria?
  • A. ATP production
  • B. NADPH production
  • C. Fermentation
  • D. Protein synthesis
Q. What is the main role of algae in aquatic ecosystems?
  • A. Decomposers
  • B. Producers
  • C. Consumers
  • D. Predators
Q. What is the main route of transmission for cutaneous anthrax?
  • A. Inhalation
  • B. Ingestion
  • C. Direct contact
  • D. Vector-borne
Q. What is the main source of Listeria monocytogenes in food?
  • A. Raw meat
  • B. Unpasteurized dairy products
  • C. Fruits and vegetables
  • D. Seafood
Q. What is the main symptom of an infection caused by Entamoeba histolytica?
  • A. Fever
  • B. Diarrhea
  • C. Cough
  • D. Skin rash
Q. What is the main symptom of the plant disease caused by the cucumber mosaic virus?
  • A. Yellowing of leaves
  • B. Wilting
  • C. Stunted growth
  • D. Mosaic patterns on leaves
Q. What is the main target cell type for the rabies virus?
  • A. Epithelial cells
  • B. Neurons
  • C. Liver cells
  • D. Muscle cells
Q. What is the main treatment for cholera caused by Vibrio cholerae?
  • A. Antibiotics
  • B. Intravenous fluids
  • C. Antiviral medications
  • D. Surgery
Q. What is the main vaccine available for hepatitis prevention?
  • A. Hepatitis A vaccine
  • B. Hepatitis B vaccine
  • C. Hepatitis C vaccine
  • D. Hepatitis D vaccine
Q. What is the main vector for the transmission of the Zika virus?
  • A. Ticks
  • B. Fleas
  • C. Mosquitoes
  • D. Lice
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