10 Questions
What is the primary reason for classifying organisms?
To establish the criteria for identifying organisms
What is the term for the naming of organisms?
Nomenclature
What is the primary goal of taxonomy?
To arrange organisms into a hierarchical system
What is the term for the science of classification?
Taxonomy
What is the primary principle of taxonomy?
Members of higher level groups share few characteristics with those in lower level groups
What is the primary purpose of serotype classification?
To understand the antimicrobial resistance of organisms
What is the term for the process of distinguishing one organism from others?
Identification
What is the primary benefit of classification?
It allows for the grouping of related organisms together
What is the term for a category or grouping of organisms?
Taxon
What is the primary principle of species classification?
Members of a species generally have several common characteristics that distinguish that species from all other species
Understand the different methods of classification in microbiology, including serotype and antimicrobial resistance classification. Learn about taxonomy, nomenclature, and identification of microorganisms.
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