Microorganisms and Disease MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Microorganisms and Disease, a fundamental topic in the field of Microbiology. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Microorganisms and Disease MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

In this section, you'll find a wide range of Microorganisms and Disease mcq questions that explore various aspects of Microorganisms and Disease problems. Each MCQ is crafted to challenge your understanding of Microorganisms and Disease principles, enabling you to refine your problem-solving techniques. Whether you're a student aiming to ace Microbiology tests, a job seeker preparing for interviews, or someone simply interested in sharpening their skills, our Microorganisms and Disease MCQs are your pathway to success in mastering this essential Microbiology topic.

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Q171.
Type III secretion systems are used to inject "effector" proteins directly into a host cell. Salmonella uses a type III secretion system to help the pathogen to
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Answer: (c).survive within macrophages
Q172.
Which of these cytokines is also known under the name cachectin?
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Answer: (c).Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)
Q173.
Which is not a major defense mechanism in the stomach?
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Answer: (c).Dense normal flora
Q174.
The agent responsible for causing mad cow disease is thought to be a
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Answer: (c).prion
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Answer: (b).cause ADP ribosylation of a factor involved in protein synthesis
Q176.
Coxsackie virus B3, a subgroup of enteroviruses, commonly causes
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Answer: (c).myocarditis
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Answer: (c).an effective antibacterial both in animals as well as in in-vitro cultures
Q178.
All infections do not cause fever and all fevers are not due to infections which of the following is an example of non-infections cause of fever?
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Answer: (c).Rheumatic disease
Q179.
Immunization with which of the following toxoid induces high titer serum antibody, but does not protect from the corresponding disease?
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Answer: (b).Botulism
Q180.
Which of the following statements is not true regarding Mycobacterium tuberculosis and/or the disease it causes?
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Answer: (c).Antibodies to the pathogen are protective