10 Questions
What is the purpose of using trivial names in the naming of bacterial genera?
To provide a simplified way of naming a bacterial genus
Which of the following examples represents a correct scientific name written according to the rules?
Streptococci spp.
Why might there be a need to add a third name to the binomial system in bacterial nomenclature?
To provide further information about the organism
In binomial nomenclature, 'bovis' in Moraxella bovis indicates that the bacterium is isolated from which animal?
Bovine
Which of the following is NOT a correct way to represent a trivial name?
SALMONELLA
What is the purpose of abbreviating scientific names like Escherichia coli to E.coli?
To avoid confusion or error
'Streptococcus spp.' is an example of referring to which level of classification in bacterial nomenclature?
Genus level
'Moraxella bovis (M.bovis ?)' indicates a potential abbreviation for which bacterium?
'Mycoplasma bovis'
'Subspecies, strain, biovars, and serovars' are additional classifications used in which system of bacterial nomenclature?
'Trinomial System'
Why should trivial names not be written with a capital first letter or in italic?
To align with naming conventions
Learn about the basics of taxonomic classification in microbiology, including how to introduce subspecies and the concept of bacterial strains. Understand the hierarchy from species to strain level.
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