(Excelsior) BIO212 Microbiology - Latest Finals Review Q & S 2024

BIO212




Microbiology




LATEST FINALS REVIEW
Q&S




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,1. Which technique is most suitable for identifying the presence
of gene expression under specific environmental conditions in
bacteria?


A) Western Blot
B) PCR
C) RT-PCR
D) ELISA


Answer: C) RT-PCR


2. What is the primary advantage of using next-generation
sequencing in microbial research?


A) It is cheaper than Sanger sequencing.
B) It measures RNA expression levels.
C) It provides rapid, high-throughput data on entire genomes.
D) It is more accurate than traditional culturing methods.



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, Answer: C) It provides rapid, high-throughput data on entire
genomes.


3. Which factor does NOT affect microbial enzymatic activity?


A) Temperature
B) pH
C) Light intensity
D) Salinity


Answer: C) Light intensity


4. In a microbial study, what does a significant increase in
absorbance at 600 nm generally indicate?


A) Increase in DNA concentration
B) Increase in bacterial population
C) Increase in bacterial motility
D) Increase in protein synthesis


Answer: B) Increase in bacterial population
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