Inside the reviewer
2026 Edition · Updated November 2026
Review bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites, immunology and microbial control. There is no PRC board exam for microbiology; it is also a major subject of the Medical Technology board.
Includes 120 original exam-style questions and an answer key with explanations.
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- Microbial cell structure, growth and genetics
- Bacteriology, virology, mycology and parasitology
- Immunology and host defense
- Control of microorganisms and applied microbiology
Sample question
Which cell structure is found in most bacteria but is absent from all eukaryotic cells?
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Peptidoglycan is unique to bacteria. Ribosomes, a plasma membrane and cytoplasm occur in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
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