Microbiology and Immunology Quiz

Microbiology and Immunology Quiz

Test your knowledge in the fields of microbiology and immunology with this quiz!

published on October 01, 2023
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Which of the following is NOT a type of microorganism?

Which of the following is NOT a type of microorganism?
Bacteria
Plant
Virus
Fungus
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What is the primary defense mechanism of the immune system?

What is the primary defense mechanism of the immune system?
Antibodies
Skin
T-cells
Mucus
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Which of the following is responsible for causing malaria?

Which of the following is responsible for causing malaria?
E. coli
HIV
Plasmodium
Streptococcus
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Which type of immunoglobulin is most abundant in human blood plasma?

Which type of immunoglobulin is most abundant in human blood plasma?
IgA
IgD
IgE
IgG
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Which of the following is a method used to sterilize equipment in laboratories?

Which of the following is a method used to sterilize equipment in laboratories?
Centrifugation
Autoclaving
Chromatography
Titration
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of viruses?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of viruses?
Require a host to reproduce
Composed of DNA or RNA
Unicellular organisms
Can cause diseases
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What is the process by which bacteria transfer genetic material between cells?

What is the process by which bacteria transfer genetic material between cells?
Conjugation
Fermentation
Oxidation
Decomposition
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Which of the following is NOT a component of innate immunity?

Which of the following is NOT a component of innate immunity?
Macrophages
Natural killer cells
Complement proteins
Memory cells
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Which of the following diseases is caused by a prion?

Which of the following diseases is caused by a prion?
Cholera
Tuberculosis
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Meningitis
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Which of the following is an example of a fungal infection?

Which of the following is an example of a fungal infection?
Influenza
Hepatitis B
Athlete's foot
Gonorrhea
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How does the immune system recognize and destroy foreign invaders?

How does the immune system recognize and destroy foreign invaders?
Releasing digestive enzymes
Dissolving them with acid
Identifying specific antigens
Creating toxic gases
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Which of the following is NOT a viral disease?

Which of the following is NOT a viral disease?
Chickenpox
Influenza
Lyme disease
Measles