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Microbiology Taxonomic Classification Basics

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What is the purpose of using trivial names in the naming of bacterial genera?

To be italicized for emphasis

To denote the species name

To provide a simplified way of naming a bacterial genus (correct)

To always be written with a capital first letter

Which of the following examples represents a correct scientific name written according to the rules?

Mycobacteria spp.

Lactobacilli spp.

E. Coli

Streptococci spp. (correct)

Why might there be a need to add a third name to the binomial system in bacterial nomenclature?

To simplify the naming process

To avoid using trivial names

To indicate different genera

To provide further information about the organism (correct)

In binomial nomenclature, 'bovis' in Moraxella bovis indicates that the bacterium is isolated from which animal?

Bovine Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a correct way to represent a trivial name?

SALMONELLA Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of abbreviating scientific names like Escherichia coli to E.coli?

To avoid confusion or error Signup and view all the answers

'Streptococcus spp.' is an example of referring to which level of classification in bacterial nomenclature?

Genus level Signup and view all the answers

'Moraxella bovis (M.bovis ?)' indicates a potential abbreviation for which bacterium?

'Mycoplasma bovis' Signup and view all the answers

'Subspecies, strain, biovars, and serovars' are additional classifications used in which system of bacterial nomenclature?

'Trinomial System' Signup and view all the answers

Why should trivial names not be written with a capital first letter or in italic?

To align with naming conventions Signup and view all the answers