BIOCHEMISTRY, BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACEUTICS

                                              MCQs on Infectious diseases Bacteria? Virus? Fungi? Parasites? 1. Which of the following infectious diseases are the leading cause of human deaths in developing countries? a)Diarrheal diseases b)HIV / AIDS c)Respiratory tract infections d)Tuberculosis e) Malaria 2. A 56 year old man from a rural part of the Philippines with COPD ( chronic inflammatory lung disease )  visited the clinic. Symptoms included shortness of breath, abdominal pain, and fever for the last 24 hours, his oxygen saturation level came around 87 which was below the normal range. Pneumonia was suspected, thus a sputum sample and blood sample were taken for the gram staining examination, the results were uncertain.  Further, a wet preparation procedure was done, and under the microscope, worms were detected. What is the possible diagnosis ? a) Infecti...

                MCQs on equipment used in a microbiology laboratory to analyze samples  1. What is the purpose of an autoclave in a microbiology lab? a) Amplify DNA sequences b) Measure cell concentration c) Sterilize equipment and media d) Visualize microorganisms 2. Which instrument is used to separate components of a microbial sample based on density? a) Centrifuge b) Incubator c) Microscope d) PCR machine 3. What is the function of a biological safety cabinet? a) Amplify microbial DNA b) Provide a sterile environment for microbial growth c) Separate microbial colonies on agar plates d) Sterilize growth media, provide a sterile environment while working with microorganisms 4. Which tool is essential for visualizing microorganisms and their structures? a) Incubator b) Microscope c) pH meter d) Spectrophotometer 5. What is the primary purpose of a laminar flow hood in a microbiology lab? a) Amplify DNA b) Create a control...