Microbes in Human Welfare questions
610 published questions with worked solutions.
- Which of the following household/industrial products is correctly matched with the TYPE of organism (bacterium/fungus/yeast)...
- Which of the following correctly matches a microbial process with the TYPE of metabolism (aerobic/anaerobic) predominantly...
- The conversion of milk into curd by Lactobacillus is best classified as an example of
- The bacterium used in the commercial fermentation step for the production of beverages like wine and beer is actually a
- Which of the following correctly identifies the type of organism (bacterium/fungus) that produces cyclosporin A?
- Which of the following is an example of a microbial enzyme used specifically to improve the texture of bread during baking?
- The vitamin whose industrial microbial production is directly relevant to the nutritional benefit LAB confer during curd...
- Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the industrial exploitation of microbes, as discussed in this NCERT chapter?
- Consider the following statements: I. Biofertilisers enrich the nutrient status of soil. II. Biocontrol agents are used to manage...
- Organisms used to protect crops from pests and diseases through biological rather than chemical means are collectively referred...
- The mass multiplication and planned field release of biocontrol organisms to manage specific agricultural pests is generally...
- The term 'biopesticide' is best described as referring to
- Which of the following is a FUNGUS used as a biocontrol agent, as opposed to a bacterium or a virus?
- Which of the following correctly identifies the broader group to which Nucleopolyhedroviruses (NPVs), used in biocontrol, belong?
- Which of the following statements about Rhizobium's nitrogen-fixing ability is CORRECT?
- Which of the following correctly distinguishes Azotobacter/Azospirillum from Rhizobium in terms of their nitrogen-fixing...
- Which of the following statements about mycorrhizal fungi such as Glomus is CORRECT?
- Which of the following is an example of a FUNGAL (as opposed to bacterial or cyanobacterial) biofertiliser?
- Which of the following biofertiliser organisms is specifically recommended for leguminous crops, owing to its symbiotic...
- Which category of biofertiliser organism is specifically exploited in waterlogged paddy fields to enrich soil nitrogen content?
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