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What is taxonomy in microbiology primarily concerned with?
What is taxonomy in microbiology primarily concerned with?
- Organizing, classifying, and naming living things based on similarities and differences. (correct)
- Studying the structure and organization of genetic material.
- Exploring the influence of the infinitesimal in shaping the visible world.
- Describing key features of microorganisms.
What is DNA in genetics composed of?
What is DNA in genetics composed of?
- Single-stranded and short nucleic acid
- Double-stranded helical chain of nucleotides (correct)
- Chain of amino acids
- Ribose sugar
Which component of bacterial taxonomy involves naming microorganisms according to established guidelines?
Which component of bacterial taxonomy involves naming microorganisms according to established guidelines?
- Identification
- Classification
- Genetics
- Nomenclature (correct)
Which aspect of genetics involves the mechanism by which genetic information is changed and exchanged among bacteria?
Which aspect of genetics involves the mechanism by which genetic information is changed and exchanged among bacteria?
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Which component of taxonomy involves the process by which a microorganism's key features are described?
Which component of taxonomy involves the process by which a microorganism's key features are described?
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What is RNA in genetics primarily composed of?
What is RNA in genetics primarily composed of?
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What does the theory of biogenesis state?
What does the theory of biogenesis state?
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