BIO212 Microbiology LATEST FINALS REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

BIO212 Microbiology LATEST FINALS REVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

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.