Principles of Hygiene and Microbiology Quiz
Test your knowledge on hygiene principles & microbiology techniques with this quiz. Explore topics like microbial growth control & laboratory methods.
#1
Which of the following is a basic principle of hygiene?
Wearing dirty clothes
Regular handwashing
Skipping daily showers
Eating expired food
#2
Which temperature range is considered optimal for most bacterial growth?
0°C - 10°C
20°C - 30°C
40°C - 50°C
70°C - 80°C
#3
What is the primary purpose of autoclaving in microbiology?
Staining bacteria
Sterilizing equipment
Counting microbial colonies
Measuring microbial growth
#4
Which of the following is NOT a method of controlling microbial growth?
Pasteurization
Filtration
Inoculation
Disinfection
#5
What is the Zone of Inhibition in microbiology?
An area where bacteria thrive
An area without bacterial growth
A region of high microbial concentration
A specialized bacterial culture
#6
Which of the following is a vector in the transmission of infectious diseases?
Antibiotics
Vaccines
Fomites
Disinfectants
#7
What is the purpose of the streak plate method in microbiology?
Measuring bacterial growth
Isolating pure bacterial colonies
Determining bacterial motility
Staining bacterial cells
#8
What is the main function of agar in microbiological culture media?
Providing nutrients for bacteria
Solidifying the media
Staining bacterial cells
Accelerating bacterial growth
#9
Which scientist is credited with the discovery of penicillin, the first antibiotic?
Louis Pasteur
Alexander Fleming
Robert Koch
Joseph Lister
#10
What is the purpose of Gram staining in microbiology?
Determining bacterial shape
Identifying bacterial species
Counting bacterial colonies
Measuring bacterial size
#11
What is the role of lysozyme in microbial defense?
Breaking down bacterial cell walls
Facilitating bacterial motility
Promoting bacterial reproduction
Enhancing bacterial metabolism
#12
What is the purpose of the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method in microbiology?
Determining bacterial motility
Identifying bacterial species
Testing antibiotic susceptibility
Measuring bacterial size
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