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Medical Microbiology Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 11mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the function of a centrifuge in the medical microbiology laboratory?

a)

Sterilize equipment

b)

Separate fluids based on density

c)

Visualize small particles

d)

Count the number of colonies of microorganisms

2.

What is the purpose of an incubator in the laboratory?

a)

Separate fluids based on density

b)

Grow and maintain microbiological or cell cultures

c)

Sterilize equipment

d)

Measure the volume of liquids

3.

What is the primary use of a pipette in the laboratory?

a)

Sterilize equipment

b)

Visualize small particles

c)

Measure the volume of liquids

d)

Count the number of colonies of microorganisms

4.

What is the function of a Bunsen burner in the laboratory?

a)

Separate fluids based on density

b)

Sterilize equipment

c)

Produce an updraft to force airborne contaminants away

d)

Measure the volume of liquids

5.

What is the purpose of a laminar air flow in the laboratory?

a)

Count the number of colonies of microorganisms

b)

Sterilize equipment

c)

Produce an updraft to force airborne contaminants away

d)

Aseptic transfer of microbial culture

6.

What is the use of a conical flask in the laboratory?

a)

Purify water using distillation process

b)

Mix small vials of liquids in a quickly oscillating circular motion

c)

Hold and measure chemical liquid samples

d)

Grow and maintain microbiological or cell cultures

7.

What is the purpose of a vortex mixer in the laboratory?

a)

Aseptic transfer of microbial culture

b)

Mix small vials of liquids in a quickly oscillating circular motion

c)

Separate fluids based on density

d)

Purify water using distillation process

8.

What is the function of a colony counter in the laboratory?

a)

Count the number of colonies of microorganisms

b)

Grow and maintain microbiological or cell cultures

c)

Produce an updraft to force airborne contaminants away

d)

Aseptic transfer of microbial culture

9.

What is the primary use of a distiller in the laboratory?

a)

Separate fluids based on density

b)

Aseptic transfer of microbial culture

c)

Purify water using distillation process

d)

Mix small vials of liquids in a quickly oscillating circular motion

10.

What is the purpose of a biosafety cabinet or inoculation unit in the laboratory?

a)

Produce an updraft to force airborne contaminants away

b)

Protect personnel against biohazardous or infectious agents

c)

Count the number of colonies of microorganisms

d)

Aseptic transfer of microbial culture

11.

What is the main function of a spectrophotometer in the laboratory?

a)

Measure the absorbance of light by a substance

b)

Visualize small particles

c)

Count the number of colonies of microorganisms

d)

Separate fluids based on density

12.

What is the primary use of an autoclave in the laboratory?

a)

Sterilize equipment

b)

Grow and maintain microbiological or cell cultures

c)

Produce an updraft to force airborne contaminants away

d)

Measure the volume of liquids

13.

What is the purpose of a pH meter in the laboratory?

a)

Separate fluids based on density

b)

Measure the pH level of a solution

c)

Produce an updraft to force airborne contaminants away

d)

Count the number of colonies of microorganisms

14.

What is the purpose of a microplate reader in the laboratory?

a)

Measure the absorbance of light by a substance

b)

Visualize small particles

c)

Count the number of colonies of microorganisms

d)

Separate fluids based on density

15.

What is the function of a shaker in the laboratory?

a)

Mix small vials of liquids in a quickly oscillating circular motion

b)

Grow and maintain microbiological or cell cultures

c)

Produce an updraft to force airborne contaminants away

d)

Measure the volume of liquids