question Which microorganism is responsible for the production of penicillinase an enzyme that degrades penicillin

Which of the following is a viral disease in humans?

A. Influenza
B. Tuberculosis
C. Cholera
D. Malaria

What is the primary mode of transmission of the influenza virus?

A. Respiratory droplets
B. Contaminated water
C. Vector (e.g., mosquito)
D. Sexual contact

What is the primary role of Mycobacterium tuberculosis?

A. Causes tuberculosis in humans
B. Fermentation of dairy products
C. Decomposes dead plant material
D. Produces penicillin

What is the primary role of antibiotics in microbiology?

A. Inhibiting or killing bacteria
B. Enhancing viral replication
C. Promoting fungal growth
D. Facilitating protozoan infections

What is the primary role of viruses in microbiology?

A. Infecting host cells and replicating
B. Decomposing organic matter
C. Producing antibiotics
D. Facilitating nutrient absorption

Which microorganism is responsible for the production of citric acid?

A. Aspergillus niger
B. Streptococcus pyogenes
C. Mycobacterium leprae
D. Candida albicans

What is the primary role of the Koch's postulates in microbiology?

A. Establishing the causative agent of a disease
B. Classifying microorganisms
C. Identifying antibiotic resistance
D. Describing microbial morphology

Which microorganism is responsible for causing dental caries?

A. Streptococcus mutans
B. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
C. Candida albicans
D. Mycobacterium tuberculosis

What is the primary function of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in microbiology?

A. Amplifying DNA fragments
B. Synthesizing proteins
C. Producing antibiotics
D. Generating ATP

What is the function of the endospore in bacteria?

A. Survival in harsh conditions
B. Facilitating nutrient absorption
C. Reproduction
D. Protection from UV radiation

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