Microbiology Exam 2026/2027 | Compiled Practice Questions, Answers & Exam Review

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MICROBIOLOGY EXAM COMPILE (LMR)
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Duplication of DNA:*

Replication
Transcription
Translation - ANSWER-a

Synthesis of RNA from a DNA template:*

Replication
Transcription
Translation - ANSWER-

Synthesis of protein:*

Replication
Transcription
Translation - ANSWER-

Central to TRANSLATION, assisting with coupling of all required
components and controlling the translational process:*

Cell wall
Mitochondria
Nucleus
Ribosomes - ANSWER-




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Recipient cell uptake of naked (free) DNA released into the environment
when another bacterial cell (i.e., donor) dies and undergoes lysis:*

Conjugation
Transduction
Transformation - ANSWER-

Process is mediated through viruses capable of infecting bacteria
(bacteriophages):*

Conjugation
Transduction
Transformation - ANSWER-

Process occurs between two living cells, involves cell-to-cell contact, and
requires mobilization of the donor bacterium's chromosome:*

Conjugation
Transduction
Transformation - ANSWER-

Genes encoded in extrachromosomal genetic elements, such as
PLASMIDS and TRANSPOSONS, may be transferred by:*

Conjugation
Transduction
Transformation - ANSWER-

Bacteria:*

Single-celled prokaryotes
Single-celled eukaryotes
Multicellular eukaryotes
Not considered cellular organisms but rather infectious agents - ANSWER-




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Viruses:*

Single-celled prokaryotes
Single-celled eukaryotes
Multicellular eukaryotes
Not considered cellular organisms but rather infectious agents - ANSWER-

Cell wall of _______ bacteria contains teichoic acids.*

Gram-negative bacteria
Gram-positive bacteria - ANSWER-

The periplasmic space typically is found only in _____ bacteria.*

Gram-negative bacteria
Gram-positive bacteria - ANSWER-

Process that kills all forms of microbial life, including bacterial spores:*

Disinfection
Sterilization - ANSWER-

Process that destroys pathogenic organisms, but not necessarily all
microorganisms or spores:*

Disinfection
Sterilization - ANSWER-

Safest method to ensure that no infective materials remain in samples or
containers when disposed:*

Autoclaving
Dry-heat oven
Filtration
Incineration - ANSWER-




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