Microbiology MCQs (Quiz 14) Posted on June 10, 2026June 10, 2026Author agropublishers 0 1. Fungal filaments are known as __________________ Pili Flagella Capsules Hyphae 2. The vegetative body of a fungus is known as __________________ Mycelium Spore Conidium Rhizoid 3. Which cellular structure is absent in all viruses? Nucleic acid Protein coat Ribosomes Genetic material 4. An animal that acts only as a short-term transmitter of pathogens can be termed as ___________ Passive carrier Asymptomatic carrier Mechanical carrier Biological carrier 5. Cross-walls present in fungal hyphae are known as ______________________ Capsules Spores Rhizoids Septa 6. A virus-free clone from infected plants can be obtained through _______ Cotyledon culture Meristem tip culture Axenic culture Stem culture 7. A virus consisting only of nucleic acid and capsid is called _________________ Viroid Envelope Prion Nucleocapsid 8. In bacteria, the structure responsible for motility is _______________ Fimbria Pilus Capsule Flagellum 9. ____________ is a sudden increase in disease cases beyond the expected level in a community Sporadic Epidemic Pandemic Endemic 10. Which group is commonly included under the term “microbes”? Plants Bacteria, fungi, protozoa, algae, and viruses Animals Birds and mammals Loading … Question 1 of 10 Microbiology MCQs (Quiz 14)
