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What does the term 'micro' in microbiology refer to?
What does the term 'micro' in microbiology refer to?
Which arrangement of bacterial cells is referred to as 'staphylo'?
Which arrangement of bacterial cells is referred to as 'staphylo'?
The basic taxonomic group for microorganisms is known as what?
The basic taxonomic group for microorganisms is known as what?
In the binomial nomenclature system, how is the genus name formatted?
In the binomial nomenclature system, how is the genus name formatted?
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What does the term 'diplococci' refer to?
What does the term 'diplococci' refer to?
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Which type of bacterial arrangement does 'strepto' describe?
Which type of bacterial arrangement does 'strepto' describe?
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The scientific nomenclature established by Carolus Linnaeus primarily utilizes which language?
The scientific nomenclature established by Carolus Linnaeus primarily utilizes which language?
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What is the characteristic of the specific epithet in binomial nomenclature?
What is the characteristic of the specific epithet in binomial nomenclature?
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Study Notes
Microbiology
- The study of microorganisms that are too small to be seen with the naked eye.
Bacterial Arrangement
- Staphylo: Bunches or clusters of cells, resembling grapes.
- Strepto: Chains of cells.
- Diplo: Pairs of cells.
- Tetrad: Groups of four cells
- Sarcinae: Groups of eight cells.
Bacterial Morphology
- Bacteria are single-celled organisms.
- They have diverse shapes, including:
- Bacilli: Rod-shaped
- Cocci: Spherical
- Spirilla: Spiral or helical
Nomenclature
- Carolus Linnaeus established the system of scientific nomenclature in 1739.
- The basic taxonomic group is the species.
- Organisms are given two names: Genus + specific epithet (species)
- Names are italicized or underlined, with the genus capitalized.
- Names are typically descriptive or honor a scientist.
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Explore the fascinating world of microbiology, focusing on the arrangement and morphology of bacteria. This quiz covers essential concepts such as staphylococci, streptococci, and the naming conventions established by Carolus Linnaeus. Test your knowledge of bacterial structures and terminology.
