Microbiology MCQs (Quiz 15) Posted on June 10, 2026June 10, 2026Author agropublishers 0 1. Disease ___________________ measures all existing cases (both old and new) in a population at a given point in time Prevalence % positivity Hyperendemicity Incidence 2. ________________ are the bacterial appendage involved in conjugation Flagellum Pilus Capsule Fimbria 3. ____________________ of the following is an acellular microorganism Virus Fungi Bacteria Protozoa 4. ________________ is the protective outer layer surrounding some bacterial cells Capsule Cell membrane Cell wall Slime layer 5. The word “microbe” is derived from terms meaning ____________ Water-borne organism Small life Hidden animal True life 6. Most microbes can be observed only __________________ Through Autoclave With the aid of a thermometer With the aid of a Microscope With the aid of a telescope 7. __________________ is the protein coat of a virus Envelope Nucleoid Capsule Capsid 8. In bacteria, ____________ are Short, hair-like structures used for attachment Endospores Fimbriae Capsules Flagella 9. A mass of fungal hyphae is called _____________ Conidium Mycelium Ascus Basidium 10. Fungal hyphae lacking septa are termed _____________ Dikaryotic Coenocytic Branched Septate Loading … Question 1 of 10 Microbiology MCQs (Quiz 15)