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What is the classification of Escherichia coli?
What is the classification of Escherichia coli?
What is the primary reason viruses are not considered living organisms?
What is the primary reason viruses are not considered living organisms?
What is the primary basis for the more recent classification of bacteria?
What is the primary basis for the more recent classification of bacteria?
Which group of bacteria stains violet in the Gram staining method?
Which group of bacteria stains violet in the Gram staining method?
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What is the primary distinguishing characteristic of a clone?
What is the primary distinguishing characteristic of a clone?
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What is the primary requirement for viruses to reproduce?
What is the primary requirement for viruses to reproduce?
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What is the primary basis for the classification of viruses?
What is the primary basis for the classification of viruses?
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What is the primary characteristic of organisms classified as Archaea?
What is the primary characteristic of organisms classified as Archaea?
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What is the primary function of Bergey’s Manual?
What is the primary function of Bergey’s Manual?
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What is the primary characteristic of bacteria in the Gram - group?
What is the primary characteristic of bacteria in the Gram - group?
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What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms?
What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms?
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What are viruses composed of?
What are viruses composed of?
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What is taxonomy?
What is taxonomy?
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What are the three separate but interrelated areas of taxonomy?
What are the three separate but interrelated areas of taxonomy?
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What did Carl Woese propose in 1978 based on his classification study?
What did Carl Woese propose in 1978 based on his classification study?
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What is binomial nomenclature?
What is binomial nomenclature?
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What are the two components of an organism's name in binomial nomenclature?
What are the two components of an organism's name in binomial nomenclature?
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What is the main characteristic used to classify organisms into the five kingdoms?
What is the main characteristic used to classify organisms into the five kingdoms?
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What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structures?
What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structures?
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What is the main characteristic of viruses?
What is the main characteristic of viruses?
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Escherichia coli is commonly known as E. coli because it is a _________ species
Escherichia coli is commonly known as E. coli because it is a _________ species
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Classification of Bacteria in Bergey’s Manual is primarily based on _________, staining, metabolism, biochemistry, and serology
Classification of Bacteria in Bergey’s Manual is primarily based on _________, staining, metabolism, biochemistry, and serology
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Viruses are not considered living because they lack _________ machinery and require host cells to reproduce
Viruses are not considered living because they lack _________ machinery and require host cells to reproduce
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The _________ division of bacteria lacks a cell wall and is now called 'Archaea'
The _________ division of bacteria lacks a cell wall and is now called 'Archaea'
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Bergey’s Manual provides a reference for identifying and classifying microorganisms based on their _________, RNA, and protein sequences
Bergey’s Manual provides a reference for identifying and classifying microorganisms based on their _________, RNA, and protein sequences
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Taxonomic Hierarchy King Phillip Came Over For Grasshopper Soup is a mnemonic for remembering the _________ classification of organisms
Taxonomic Hierarchy King Phillip Came Over For Grasshopper Soup is a mnemonic for remembering the _________ classification of organisms
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Bacteria that stain violet in the Gram staining method belong to the _________ group
Bacteria that stain violet in the Gram staining method belong to the _________ group
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The lack of 'peptidoglycan' in the cell wall is a characteristic of _________
The lack of 'peptidoglycan' in the cell wall is a characteristic of _________
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Viruses have either RNA or DNA as their _________
Viruses have either RNA or DNA as their _________
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The primary basis for the more recent classification of bacteria is their DNA, _________, and protein sequences
The primary basis for the more recent classification of bacteria is their DNA, _________, and protein sequences
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Microbial Classification is the science that studies organisms to arrange them into groups, or taxa. Three separate but interrelated areas of taxonomy are: ______
Microbial Classification is the science that studies organisms to arrange them into groups, or taxa. Three separate but interrelated areas of taxonomy are: ______
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1978 Carl Woese proposed three domains based on: Cell wall, Membrane lipids, RNA sequence, Protein synthesis, Antibiotic sensitivity. Three Domains Naming Microorganisms Binomial nomenclature Used worldwide A system of naming organisms first proposed in the 1700s by Swedish scientist Carolus Linnaeus. Each organism is given two Latinized names: Genus – Capitalized Species - lowercase Both italicized or underlined ______
1978 Carl Woese proposed three domains based on: Cell wall, Membrane lipids, RNA sequence, Protein synthesis, Antibiotic sensitivity. Three Domains Naming Microorganisms Binomial nomenclature Used worldwide A system of naming organisms first proposed in the 1700s by Swedish scientist Carolus Linnaeus. Each organism is given two Latinized names: Genus – Capitalized Species - lowercase Both italicized or underlined ______
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Microbial Classification Five Kingdoms - based on: Morphology, Metabolism, Molecular Techniques. Classification History Classification History Five Kingdoms - based on: Morphology, Metabolism, Molecular Techniques. Classification History 1978 Carl Woese proposed three domains based on: Cell wall, Membrane lipids, RNA sequence, Protein synthesis, Antibiotic sensitivity. Three Domains Naming Microorganisms Binomial nomenclature Used worldwide A system of naming organisms first proposed in the 1700s by Swedish scientist Carolus Linnaeus. Each organism is given two Latinized names: Genus – Capitalized Species - lowercase Both italicized or underlined Staphylococcus aureus (S. ______
Microbial Classification Five Kingdoms - based on: Morphology, Metabolism, Molecular Techniques. Classification History Classification History Five Kingdoms - based on: Morphology, Metabolism, Molecular Techniques. Classification History 1978 Carl Woese proposed three domains based on: Cell wall, Membrane lipids, RNA sequence, Protein synthesis, Antibiotic sensitivity. Three Domains Naming Microorganisms Binomial nomenclature Used worldwide A system of naming organisms first proposed in the 1700s by Swedish scientist Carolus Linnaeus. Each organism is given two Latinized names: Genus – Capitalized Species - lowercase Both italicized or underlined Staphylococcus aureus (S. ______
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Microbial Classification Classification History Five Kingdoms - based on: Morphology, Metabolism, Molecular Techniques. Classification History 1978 Carl Woese proposed three domains based on: Cell wall, Membrane lipids, RNA sequence, Protein synthesis, Antibiotic sensitivity. Three Domains Naming Microorganisms Binomial nomenclature Used worldwide A system of naming organisms first proposed in the 1700s by Swedish scientist Carolus Linnaeus. Each organism is given two Latinized names: Genus – Capitalized Species - lowercase Both italicized or underlined Staphylococcus aureus (S. ______
Microbial Classification Classification History Five Kingdoms - based on: Morphology, Metabolism, Molecular Techniques. Classification History 1978 Carl Woese proposed three domains based on: Cell wall, Membrane lipids, RNA sequence, Protein synthesis, Antibiotic sensitivity. Three Domains Naming Microorganisms Binomial nomenclature Used worldwide A system of naming organisms first proposed in the 1700s by Swedish scientist Carolus Linnaeus. Each organism is given two Latinized names: Genus – Capitalized Species - lowercase Both italicized or underlined Staphylococcus aureus (S. ______
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Microbial Classification Principles of Taxonomy Taxonomy: is the science that studies organisms to arrange them into groups, or taxa Three separate but interrelated areas: Identification Process of characterizing in order to group Classification Arranging organisms into similar or related groups Nomenclature System of assigning names Classification History Classification History Five Kingdoms - based on: Morphology - Metabolism - Molecular Techniques Classification History 1978 Carl Woese proposed three domains based on: Cell wall Membrane lipids RNA sequence Protein synthesis Antibiotic sensitivity Three Domains Naming Microorganisms Binomial nomenclature Used worldwide A system of naming organisms first proposed in the 1700s by Swedish scientist Carolus Linnaeus. Each organism is given two Latinized names: Genus – Capitalized Species - lowercase Both italicized or underlined Staphylococcus aureus (S. ______
Microbial Classification Principles of Taxonomy Taxonomy: is the science that studies organisms to arrange them into groups, or taxa Three separate but interrelated areas: Identification Process of characterizing in order to group Classification Arranging organisms into similar or related groups Nomenclature System of assigning names Classification History Classification History Five Kingdoms - based on: Morphology - Metabolism - Molecular Techniques Classification History 1978 Carl Woese proposed three domains based on: Cell wall Membrane lipids RNA sequence Protein synthesis Antibiotic sensitivity Three Domains Naming Microorganisms Binomial nomenclature Used worldwide A system of naming organisms first proposed in the 1700s by Swedish scientist Carolus Linnaeus. Each organism is given two Latinized names: Genus – Capitalized Species - lowercase Both italicized or underlined Staphylococcus aureus (S. ______
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