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Who is referred to as the 'Father of Bacteriology and Protozoology'?
Who is referred to as the 'Father of Bacteriology and Protozoology'?
What did Antonie van Leeuwenhoek call the 'little creatures' he viewed using his homemade microscope?
What did Antonie van Leeuwenhoek call the 'little creatures' he viewed using his homemade microscope?
Which taxonomic levels are used in naming a species?
Which taxonomic levels are used in naming a species?
Which domains contain prokaryotic organisms?
Which domains contain prokaryotic organisms?
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Why do viruses not fall under one of the three domains?
Why do viruses not fall under one of the three domains?
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What are Bergey's Manuals used for?
What are Bergey's Manuals used for?
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Which group of microorganisms is prokaryotic?
Which group of microorganisms is prokaryotic?
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What does the field of Bacteriology focus on?
What does the field of Bacteriology focus on?
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What is unique about viruses in terms of their composition?
What is unique about viruses in terms of their composition?
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What is the primary focus of the field of bacteriology?
What is the primary focus of the field of bacteriology?
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What is the name of the system that uses two names to classify species?
What is the name of the system that uses two names to classify species?
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Which domain includes organisms that lack a nucleus?
Which domain includes organisms that lack a nucleus?
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Who is credited with developing the binomial nomenclature system?
Who is credited with developing the binomial nomenclature system?
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What is the term for the study of fungi?
What is the term for the study of fungi?
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What is the term for organisms that can cause disease?
What is the term for organisms that can cause disease?
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What is used to show evolutionary relationships between organisms?
What is used to show evolutionary relationships between organisms?
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Study Notes
Microbiology Basics
- Viruses are not made up of cells.
- Bacteriology is the field of study that focuses on bacteria.
- Binomial nomenclature is the system of naming species using two names.
- Domain is the highest taxonomic rank.
Taxonomy and Classification
- Carl Linnaeus is known for developing the binomial nomenclature system.
- Eukarya is the domain that includes organisms with a nucleus.
- Helminths are parasitic worms.
- Mycology is the term that refers to the study of fungi.
Disease and Immune System
- Pathogenic refers to organisms that are capable of causing disease.
- Immunology is the study of the immune system.
Microbiology and Microorganisms
- Microbiology is the study of microorganisms, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and protozoa.
- Eukaryote refers to organisms whose cells have a nucleus enclosed within a nuclear envelope.
- Prokaryote refers to organisms whose cells lack a nucleus.
History of Microbiology
- Spoilage of food is evidence that humans have suspected the presence of microbes long before we viewed them under the microscope.
- Antonie van Leeuwenhoek is called the "Father of Bacteriology and Protozoology".
- He called the little "creatures" he viewed using his homemade microscope animalcules.
Taxonomic Levels
- Genus and Species are the taxonomic levels used in naming a species.
- Bacteria and Archaea are the domains that contain prokaryotic organisms.
- Viruses do not fall under one of the three domains because they are acellular.
Resources and Fields of Study
- Bergey's Manuals are used for identifying and classifying bacteria.
- Bacteria is a prokaryotic group of microorganisms.
- Bacteriology is the field of study that focuses on bacteria.
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