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Microbes in Human Welfare Class 12 Biology MCQ With Solutions

Update on: 02 Feb 2024, 04:05 PM

Microbes in Human Welfare Class 12 Biology MCQ with Answers has been organized according to the latest exam pattern in the CBSE Class 12 Biology syllabus for the upcoming CBSE Class 12 Biology Exam. Microbes in Human Welfare covers topics like microbes in household and industrial products, microbes in sewage treatment and production of biogas, microbes as biocontrol agents and biofertilisers, These questions are designed to help students understand the concept thoroughly. They are helpful for revision and for grasping the concepts effectively. These MCQ questions cover in-text book questions and important topics to help students assess their preparation level for CBSE board exams.

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CBSE Class 12 Chapter 8ย Microbes in Human Welfare MCQs

Check below the ย CBSE Class 12 Biology MCQย with answers and Clear your idea of Chapter 8 Microbes in Human Welfare.

Q.1. Which of the following is put into anaerobic sludge digester for further sewage treatment?

(a) Primary sludge
(b) Floating debris
(c) Effluents of primary treatment
(d) Activated sludge

Answer
(d): The sediment in a settling tank is called activated sludge. A small part of it is pumped back into the aeration tank to serve as the inoculum. While the remaining major part of the sludge is pumped into large tanks called anaerobic sludge digesters.

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Q.2. Select the incorrect statement regarding chemical fertilisers.

(a) They are easily soluble in water and are quickly absorbed by the plants.
(b) They can be applied to standing crops and are required in small quantities as compared to manures.
(c) They adversely affect the useful microbes present in the soil.
(d) They improve physical properties of soil such as aeration, water holding capacity and humus content.

Answer
(d)

 

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Q.3. The enzymes used to dissolve blood clots in case of heart attack is

(a) PNA (b) TPA
(c) NAD (d) REP

Answer

(b): TPA (Tissue plasminogen activator) or streptokinase is obtained from the cultures of some hemolytic bacteria Streptococcus. It has fibrinolytic effect, therefore, it helps in clearing blood clots.

 

Q.4. Which of the following can be used as a biocontrol agent in the treatment of plant disease?

(a) Lactobacillus (b) Trichoderma
(c) Chlorella (d) Anabaena

Answer
(b): Trichoderma species are free-living fungi that are very common in the root ecosystems. They are effective biocontrol agents of several plant pathogens.

 

Q.5. Select the correct statement regarding biocontrol agents.

(a) Ladybird beetles and dragonflies are used to get rid of aphids and mosquitoes.
(b) Bacillus thuringiensis bacteria are used to control butterfly caterpillars.
(c) Trichoderma sp. are used to control several plant pathogens.
(d) All of these

Answer
(d)

 

Q.6. Study the given table and identify A, B and C.

A Aspergillus Clearing beer and whisky
Lipases Candida B
Amylases C Softening of bread
A B C
(a) Lactases Removing oily stains Bacillus
(b) Proteases Flavouring cheese Rhizopus
(c) Proteases Coagulation of milk protein Streptococcus
(d) Pectinases Preparation of green coffee Aspergillus
Answer
(b)

 

Q.7. Which of the following statements are true (T) or false (F) ?

(i) Antibiotics are effective against all pathogens.
(ii) Broad spectrum antibiotic destroys a number of pathogens that belong to different groups.
(iii) Penicillin was the first antibiotic discovered by Alexander Fleming (1928).

(i) (ii) (iii)
(a) T F T
(b) T T F
(c) F T F
(d) F T T
Answer
(d): Antibiotics are used against the bacterial infections. Some are highly specialised and are only effective against certain bacteria. Other known as broad spectrum antibiotics attack a wide range of bacteria. Antibiotics are not effective against all the pathogens.

 

Q.8. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

(a) Primary sludge does not have flocs of decomposer microbes.
(b) Biogas generation involves aerobic digestion of organic wastes.
(c) Bioherbicides are used for inhibiting the growth of weeds.
(d) Second stage of biogas formation is the formation of organic acids from monomers.

Answer
(b): Biogas generation involves anaerobic digestion of animals and other organic wastes. It is a methane rich fuel gas produced by anaerobic breakdown or digestion of biomass with the help of methanogenic bacteria.

 

Q.9. Which of the following organic acids is obtained from yeast Candida lipolytica and is used in flavouring and preservation of food and candies.

(a) Acetic acid (b) Citric acid
(c) Gluconic acid (d) Butyric acid

Answer
(b): Citric acid is obtained through the fermentation carried out by Aspergillus niger and Mucor species on sugary syrups. Yeast Candida lipolytica can also be employed, provided its nutrient medium is made deficient of iron and manganese. Citric acid is employed in dyeing, engraving, medicines, inks, flavouring and preservation of food and candies.

 

Q.10. Choose the correct pairs from the following.

(i) Bacillus thuringiensis โ€“ Cry protein
(ii) Mycorrhiza โ€” Leguminous plants
(iii) Statins โ€“ Inhibit cholestrol synthesis
(iv) Trichoderma polysporum โ€“ Cyclosporin A

(a) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(b) (i), (ii), and (iv)
(c) (i), (iii) and (iv)
(d) (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Answer
(c): Mycorrhiza is a form of symbiotic association of certain fungi with the roots of higher plants such as oak, pine, peach, etc.

 

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