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