Biology

Microbes and Plant Diseases

1,118 Questions

Microbes and plant diseases examine the role of fungi, bacteria, and viruses in causing infections in plants and humans. Topics cover symbiotic associations like mycorrhiza, fungal structures, and specific agricultural pathogens. Practice these biology questions to master microbiology concepts for upcoming competitive examinations.

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Microbes and Plant Diseases Questions

Multiple choice

Mycoremediation involves the use of fungi to degrade or transform contaminants. Which of the following fungi is commonly used for mycoremediation of oil spills?

  1. Aspergillus niger

  2. Trichoderma harzianum

  3. Pleurotus ostreatus

  4. Phanerochaete chrysosporium
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Phanerochaete chrysosporium is a white-rot fungus that is known for its ability to degrade lignin, a major component of wood, and it is also effective in degrading a variety of other organic pollutants, including those found in oil spills.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a bioremediation technology that involves the use of fungi?

  1. Phytoremediation

  2. Mycoremediation

  3. Bioaugmentation

  4. In situ bioremediation
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mycoremediation is a bioremediation technology that involves the use of fungi to degrade or transform contaminants.

Multiple choice

Which of the following diseases is caused by a fungus that is transmitted through contact with soil?

  1. Histoplasmosis

  2. Coccidioidomycosis

  3. Blastomycosis

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Histoplasmosis, coccidioidomycosis, and blastomycosis are all caused by fungi that are transmitted through contact with soil.

Multiple choice

Which type of microorganism is responsible for causing athlete's foot?

  1. Bacteria

  2. Viruses

  3. Fungi

  4. Protists
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Athlete's foot is caused by fungi, specifically dermatophytes.

Multiple choice

Which type of microorganism is responsible for causing ringworm?

  1. Bacteria

  2. Viruses

  3. Fungi

  4. Protists
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ringworm is caused by fungi, specifically dermatophytes.

Multiple choice

What is the scientific name of the fungus that causes rice blast disease?

  1. Magnaporthe oryzae

  2. Rhizoctonia solani

  3. Fusarium graminearum

  4. Pyricularia oryzae
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Pyricularia oryzae is the scientific name of the fungus that causes rice blast disease.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common disease of rice?

  1. Rice blast

  2. Rice sheath blight

  3. Rice brown spot

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Rice blast, rice sheath blight, and rice brown spot are all common diseases of rice.

Multiple choice

What is the scientific name of the bacterium that causes rice bacterial blight?

  1. Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae

  2. Pseudomonas syringae pv. oryzae

  3. Burkholderia glumae

  4. Acidovorax avenae subsp. avenae
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae is the scientific name of the bacterium that causes rice bacterial blight.

Multiple choice

What is the scientific name of the fungus that causes wheat stem rust?

  1. Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici

  2. Puccinia recondita f. sp. tritici

  3. Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici, Puccinia recondita f. sp. tritici, and Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici are all fungi that cause wheat stem rust.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common disease of wheat?

  1. Wheat stem rust

  2. Wheat leaf rust

  3. Wheat stripe rust

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Wheat stem rust, wheat leaf rust, and wheat stripe rust are all common diseases of wheat.

Multiple choice

What is the scientific name of the bacterium that causes wheat bacterial blight?

  1. Xanthomonas campestris pv. tritici

  2. Pseudomonas syringae pv. tritici

  3. Burkholderia glumae

  4. Acidovorax avenae subsp. avenae
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Xanthomonas campestris pv. tritici is the scientific name of the bacterium that causes wheat bacterial blight.

Multiple choice

What is the scientific name of the fungus that causes corn smut?

  1. Ustilago maydis

  2. Puccinia sorghi

  3. Colletotrichum graminicola

  4. Fusarium verticillioides
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Ustilago maydis is the scientific name of the fungus that causes corn smut.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common disease of corn?

  1. Corn smut

  2. Corn leaf blight

  3. Corn stalk rot

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Corn smut, corn leaf blight, and corn stalk rot are all common diseases of corn.

Multiple choice

What is the scientific name of the bacterium that causes corn bacterial blight?

  1. Xanthomonas campestris pv. zeae

  2. Pseudomonas syringae pv. zeae

  3. Burkholderia glumae

  4. Acidovorax avenae subsp. avenae
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Xanthomonas campestris pv. zeae is the scientific name of the bacterium that causes corn bacterial blight.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common pest of barley?

  1. Barley stem sawfly

  2. Barley aphid

  3. Barley stripe rust

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Barley stem sawfly, barley aphid, and barley stripe rust are all common pests of barley.