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What is the purpose of using trivial names in the naming of bacterial genera?
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?
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?
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?
In binomial nomenclature, 'bovis' in Moraxella bovis indicates that the bacterium is isolated from which animal?
Which of the following is NOT a correct way to represent a trivial name?
Which of the following is NOT a correct way to represent a trivial name?
What is the purpose of abbreviating scientific names like Escherichia coli to E.coli?
What is the purpose of abbreviating scientific names like Escherichia coli to E.coli?
'Streptococcus spp.' is an example of referring to which level of classification in bacterial nomenclature?
'Streptococcus spp.' is an example of referring to which level of classification in bacterial nomenclature?
'Moraxella bovis (M.bovis ?)' indicates a potential abbreviation for which bacterium?
'Moraxella bovis (M.bovis ?)' indicates a potential abbreviation for which bacterium?
'Subspecies, strain, biovars, and serovars' are additional classifications used in which system of bacterial nomenclature?
'Subspecies, strain, biovars, and serovars' are additional classifications used in which system of bacterial nomenclature?
Why should trivial names not be written with a capital first letter or in italic?
Why should trivial names not be written with a capital first letter or in italic?
