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Microorganisms MCQ and Q&A Bank

The document is a science question bank focused on microorganisms, containing multiple-choice questions, very short answer questions, short answer questions, and long answer questions. It covers topics such as the role of microorganisms, diseases caused by them, food preservation, and methods of preventing disease transmission. The questions are designed to assess knowledge on various aspects of microbiology and its applications.

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Microorganisms MCQ and Q&A Bank

The document is a science question bank focused on microorganisms, containing multiple-choice questions, very short answer questions, short answer questions, and long answer questions. It covers topics such as the role of microorganisms, diseases caused by them, food preservation, and methods of preventing disease transmission. The questions are designed to assess knowledge on various aspects of microbiology and its applications.

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Science Question Bank

(Syllabus: Microorganisms)

 MCQ’s
1. Which microorganism is responsible for causing common cold?
a) Bacteria b) Virus c) Protozoa d) Fungi
2. Yogurt is produced by the action of:
a) Fungi b) Virus c) Bacteria d) Algae
3. Which microorganism is responsible for the disease malaria?
a) Fungi b) Virus c) Protozoa d) Bacteria
4. Which of the following is a beneficial role of microorganisms?
a) Causing diseases b) Decomposing dead organisms c) Increasing air pollution d)
Reducing soil fertility
5. Select the odd one out:
a) Streptomycin b) tetracycline c) tuberculosis d) erythromycin

 Very Short Answer Questions


1. What is a pathogen?
2. Which bacteria causes Anthrax disease?
3. Who discovered the vaccine for small pox?
4. What is a type of microorganism that requires a host cell to reproduce and cause
diseases?
5. Give three examples of diseases that can be prevented by vaccination

 Short Answer Questions


1. What are the four major groups of microorganisms? Give examples of each.
2. What are food preservatives? Name some common food preservatives.
3. How do microorganisms help in agriculture?
4. Define pasteurization and fermentation.
5. Why is yeast used in the baking industry?
6. What are the modes of transmission of communicable diseases?
7. How is food poisoning caused?
8. What are antibiotics? What precautions must be taken while using antibiotics?
9. What are the indications required to detect spoilage in food?
[Link] is penicillin? Who invented it?

 Long Answer Questions


1. What are harmful microorganisms? Explain by giving the example of two disease
carrying microbes.
2. Explain various types of bacteria.
3. Draw a systematic diagram of nitrogen cycle and explain it.
4. Why should the spread of mosquitos be prevented? Suggest any three methods of
preventing the spread of mosquitos.
5. Write a short note on Nitrogen Fixation

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