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