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Examples of Genotypic methods for classify Bacteria.
Examples of Genotypic methods for classify Bacteria.
PCR, DNA sequencing, DNA fingerprinting
Why most drug resistant bacteria species are gram negative.
Why most drug resistant bacteria species are gram negative.
Due to the presence of outer membrane and efflux pumps
Why it is significant to identify microbes.
Why it is significant to identify microbes.
To prevent and control infectious diseases, for appropriate treatment, and for understanding microbial diversity
Classification The science of classification, identification, and nomenclature is known as ________.
Classification The science of classification, identification, and nomenclature is known as ________.
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Bacterial classification is the most difficult type of classification. Why.
Bacterial classification is the most difficult type of classification. Why.
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Protozoa, fungus, and helminths are classified and named using the conventional criteria of taxonomy and nomenclature developed by the Swedish botanist Carl von ________, in 18th century.
Protozoa, fungus, and helminths are classified and named using the conventional criteria of taxonomy and nomenclature developed by the Swedish botanist Carl von ________, in 18th century.
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The genus name must start with a ______ letter in the current nomenclature for bacterial species
The genus name must start with a ______ letter in the current nomenclature for bacterial species
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The species name must start with a ______ letter in an epithet
The species name must start with a ______ letter in an epithet
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Genotypic Methods Is using microbes genetic material (DNA, RNA) to compare with another ______
Genotypic Methods Is using microbes genetic material (DNA, RNA) to compare with another ______
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Phenotypes are a microorganism's visible ______
Phenotypes are a microorganism's visible ______
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Selective media Allows growth of specific ______
Selective media Allows growth of specific ______
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Bacteria are type of ______ cells crucial to human health and disease
Bacteria are type of ______ cells crucial to human health and disease
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The shape of the most ABR bacteria are either rod shape or ______
The shape of the most ABR bacteria are either rod shape or ______
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Viruses are small obligate intracellular parasites that have either an RNA or DNA ______
Viruses are small obligate intracellular parasites that have either an RNA or DNA ______
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Viruses are classified into four groups based on ______: Helical, polyhedral, spherical or complex
Viruses are classified into four groups based on ______: Helical, polyhedral, spherical or complex
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Fungi are ______
Fungi are ______
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Bacteria are single-celled organisms that are tiny in size. Bacteria can be found practically wherever on the earth and are essential to the planet's ecosystems. Some animals can survive in severe temperatures and pressures. The human body is teeming with ______, and it is thought that bacterial cells outnumber human cells.
Bacteria are single-celled organisms that are tiny in size. Bacteria can be found practically wherever on the earth and are essential to the planet's ecosystems. Some animals can survive in severe temperatures and pressures. The human body is teeming with ______, and it is thought that bacterial cells outnumber human cells.
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Viruses are built from short sequences of ______ acid, either DNA or RNA wrapped in a protein shell. They can be defined mostly by the diseases they cause.
Viruses are built from short sequences of ______ acid, either DNA or RNA wrapped in a protein shell. They can be defined mostly by the diseases they cause.
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Fungi are a class of ______ microorganisms that can cause superficial, cutaneous, subcutaneous, or systemic illness. Fungi have chitinous cell walls, ergosterol-containing plasma membranes, and tubulin-based microtubules.
Fungi are a class of ______ microorganisms that can cause superficial, cutaneous, subcutaneous, or systemic illness. Fungi have chitinous cell walls, ergosterol-containing plasma membranes, and tubulin-based microtubules.
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Protozoa are one-celled ______ that can be found in almost any environment. The majority of species are free-living, however all higher animals are infected with one or more protozoa species. Infections can range from asymptomatic to fatal, depending on the parasite's type and strain, as well as the host's resistance.
Protozoa are one-celled ______ that can be found in almost any environment. The majority of species are free-living, however all higher animals are infected with one or more protozoa species. Infections can range from asymptomatic to fatal, depending on the parasite's type and strain, as well as the host's resistance.
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Pharmaceutical Microbiology is the study of specific ______ related with pharmaceutical research, and manufacturing. Other aspects of pharmaceutical microbiology include the use of ______ to detect mutagenic and carcinogenic activity in prospective drugs, such as insulin and human growth hormone.
Pharmaceutical Microbiology is the study of specific ______ related with pharmaceutical research, and manufacturing. Other aspects of pharmaceutical microbiology include the use of ______ to detect mutagenic and carcinogenic activity in prospective drugs, such as insulin and human growth hormone.
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The major role of pharmaceutical microbiology is to ensure that pharmacological therapies target ______ microorganisms while not damaging the human host. Such as the production and the use of Antimicrobial drugs.
The major role of pharmaceutical microbiology is to ensure that pharmacological therapies target ______ microorganisms while not damaging the human host. Such as the production and the use of Antimicrobial drugs.
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Pharmaceutical microbiology provides knowledge and understanding with regards to the significance of the presence of ______ in pharmaceutical raw material. As well as the microbiological control of pharmaceutical products, production environments and people.
Pharmaceutical microbiology provides knowledge and understanding with regards to the significance of the presence of ______ in pharmaceutical raw material. As well as the microbiological control of pharmaceutical products, production environments and people.
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The role of pharmaceutical microbiology includes the study of ______ life, structure and growth. Classification of ______. Normal flora and pathogens. Infection and contamination. Antimicrobial Agents in Pharmacy.
The role of pharmaceutical microbiology includes the study of ______ life, structure and growth. Classification of ______. Normal flora and pathogens. Infection and contamination. Antimicrobial Agents in Pharmacy.
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The importance of pharmaceutical microbiology is related to the ______ control of pharmaceutical products, production environments and people.
The importance of pharmaceutical microbiology is related to the ______ control of pharmaceutical products, production environments and people.
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Pharmaceutical Microbiology is the study of specific microorganisms related with pharmaceutical research, and manufacturing. Other aspects of pharmaceutical microbiology include the use of microorganisms to detect ______ and carcinogenic activity in prospective drugs, such as insulin and human growth hormone.
Pharmaceutical Microbiology is the study of specific microorganisms related with pharmaceutical research, and manufacturing. Other aspects of pharmaceutical microbiology include the use of microorganisms to detect ______ and carcinogenic activity in prospective drugs, such as insulin and human growth hormone.
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Study Notes
Classification of Microorganisms
- The science of classification, identification, and nomenclature is known as taxonomy.
- Bacterial classification is the most difficult type of classification.
- Protozoa, fungus, and helminths are classified and named using the conventional criteria of taxonomy and nomenclature developed by Carl von Linne in the 18th century.
- The genus name must start with a capital letter in the current nomenclature for bacterial species.
- The species name must start with a lowercase letter in an epithet.
Genotypic Methods
- Genotypic methods use microbes' genetic material (DNA, RNA) to compare with another microbe.
- Phenotypes are a microorganism's visible characteristics.
Microorganisms
- Bacteria are single-celled organisms that are tiny in size and crucial to human health and disease.
- Bacteria can be found practically everywhere on earth and are essential to the planet's ecosystems.
- The shape of the most ABR bacteria are either rod shape or spherical.
- Viruses are small obligate intracellular parasites that have either an RNA or DNA genome.
- Viruses are classified into four groups based on morphology: Helical, polyhedral, spherical or complex.
- Fungi are eukaryotic microorganisms that can cause superficial, cutaneous, subcutaneous, or systemic illness.
- Protozoa are one-celled animals that can be found in almost any environment.
Pharmaceutical Microbiology
- Pharmaceutical Microbiology is the study of specific microorganisms related to pharmaceutical research, and manufacturing.
- The major role of pharmaceutical microbiology is to ensure that pharmacological therapies target microorganisms while not damaging the human host.
- Pharmaceutical microbiology provides knowledge and understanding regarding the significance of the presence of microorganisms in pharmaceutical raw material.
- The role of pharmaceutical microbiology includes the study of microbial life, structure, and growth, classification of microorganisms, normal flora and pathogens, infection and contamination, and antimicrobial agents in pharmacy.
- The importance of pharmaceutical microbiology is related to the microbiological control of pharmaceutical products, production environments, and people.
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Test your knowledge on microbial classification and identification with this quiz. Learn about binomial nomenclature, genotypic methods for classifying bacteria, the significance of identifying microbes, and more.
