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MCQs on parasites, protozoa and helminthic infections - Medical microbiology

                                                        Multiple Choice Questions on Parasite / Protozoa 1. Which of the following is an important and common specimen taken for the microscopic detection of malarial parasites in humans? a) Stool b) Sputum c) Blood      d) Urine 2. Which of the following parasite is transmitted to humans through exposure to cat feces? a) Trichomonas vaginalis b) Toxoplasma gondii          c) Entamoeaba histolytica d) Plasmodium falciparum 3. Which of the following parasite is a common cause of diarrhea in humans and some animals? a) Giardia lamblia      b)   Leishmania donovani c) Toxoplasma gondii d)  Pneumocystis carinii 4. Which of the following protozoan parasite can be spread to humans by the bite of a sandfly? a) Entamoeba histolytica b) Plasmo...

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Diabetes Mellitus: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Treatment

                                        MCQs on Diabetes mellitus 1) Diabetes mellitus is a disorder characterized by hyperglycemia.  Which of the following is not the common characteristic features of type 2 diabetes mellitus ? a) Impaired insulin secretion b) Increased Insulin resistance  c) Diabetic ketoacidosis d) Excessive hepatic glucose production 2) Which of the following are the characteristic features of type 1 diabetes mellitus? a) Type 1 diabetes is caused by an absolute deficiency of insulin. b) Type 1 diabetes is associated with the autoimmune destruction of beta cells.  c) Patients with  uncontrolled type 1 diabetes present with diabetic ketoacidosis d) All of the above   3) Which of the following serum measurements are not used for the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus? a) Fasting blood glucose d) Postprandial blood glucose  c) Insulin ...

Molecular Biology: MCQs on DNA synthesis (Replication)

Multiple Choice Questions Set Molecular Biology: DNA synthesis (Replication) DNA replication is a fundamental process in which DNA synthesis occurs, leading to the formation of a new DNA molecule. It is a highly regulated process that ensures the faithful transmission of genetic information from one generation to the next. During DNA replication, the DNA double helix is unwound, and each strand serves as a template for the synthesis of a new complementary strand. The enzyme responsible for DNA synthesis is DNA polymerase, which catalyzes the addition of nucleotides to the growing DNA chain. The process of DNA replication involves a number of key proteins, including helicases, primases, and DNA ligases. 1) In most organisms, DNA is a genetic material that stores the information template for the synthesis of RNA and subsequently protein.  Name the processes a, b, c represented in the figure : 2) In some viruses, RNA serves as the storage of genetic materials and DNA is syn...

MCQs on Sterilization and Disinfection - Decontamination, aseptic processes, safety precautions in laboratory and hospitals

                                Sterilization, disinfection, and aseptic procedure 1) Identify all the commonly used physical methods for the sterilization process in healthcare facilities including microbiology laboratories, hospitals, and biotechnology industries a) Dry heat b) Ionizing gamma Radiation c) Moist heat (steam under pressure) d) Phenols e) Filtration 2) Autoclave is a widely used equipment for the sterilization process in microbiology laboratory, it is an example of moist heat method. Which of the following is the recommended heat temperature and time period for the moist heat sterilization process conducted in an autoclave? a) 180 degree C for 5 minutes b) 121 degree C for 15 minutes c) 126 degree C for 3 minutes      d) 160 degree C for 45 minutes 3) What is the correct statement for the term 'Bioburden' ? a) The number of microorganisms present on the surface b) The bacteria...