17 Questions
What is the key difference between artificial classification and natural classification?
The phylogenetic relationship between different groups
Which type of classification system provides more useful information related to evolutionary relationships?
Natural/Phylogenetic classification
In bacterial nomenclature, what does the binomial system consist of?
Genus name and species epithet
What is the primary goal of the International Code of Nomenclature of Bacteria (ICNB)?
To maintain stability in naming
What characteristic makes natural/phylogenetic classification more suitable for identifying particular species or genera?
Similarity in hereditary pattern among group members
Which aspect of bacterial nomenclature emphasizes preferring established names over new proposals?
Stability
Which principle of bacterial nomenclature ensures that each bacterial group has only one valid name at a particular taxonomic rank?
Unique Names
What is the primary purpose of characterizing and identifying a population of bacterial cells?
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a principle of bacterial nomenclature discussed in the text?
Universal Names
What is the significance of a type culture in bacterial nomenclature?
It serves as a reference point for a named species, ensuring consistency
Which statement about Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology is correct?
It is a classification system used for the identification of many bacterial species
Which technique is NOT mentioned as a part of characterization and identification of bacteria?
Phylogenetic analysis
What approach is used to determine the genus and species of a newly isolated microbe?
Polyphasic taxonomy
Which manual serves as a valuable reference for microbiologists by providing information on morphology, physiology, growth conditions, and ecology of bacteria?
Bergey's Manual of Systematic Bacteriology
What is the main difference between the first and second editions of the reference guide mentioned in the text?
First edition focused on phenotypic characterization, while the second edition emphasizes molecular approaches to phylogenetic analysis
In bacterial classification, what role do Gram-staining properties play?
They are considered phenetic characteristics and also contribute to phylogenetic classification
What type of classification method involves the use of phenotypic, phylogenetic, and genotypic features together for microbial identification?
Polyphasic taxonomy
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