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What is the main reason for a generic name to change?
What is the main reason for a generic name to change?
Which part of the name for a particular organism must be used according to nomenclature principles?
Which part of the name for a particular organism must be used according to nomenclature principles?
What is the correct term for a group in classification of organisms?
What is the correct term for a group in classification of organisms?
What provides guidelines and rules for naming new species?
What provides guidelines and rules for naming new species?
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According to the Prokaryotic Code, what is one of the principles considered for nomenclature?
According to the Prokaryotic Code, what is one of the principles considered for nomenclature?
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Which journal published the International Code of Nomenclature of Prokaryotes?
Which journal published the International Code of Nomenclature of Prokaryotes?
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What is the purpose of giving a name to a taxon?
What is the purpose of giving a name to a taxon?
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What determines the application of names of taxa?
What determines the application of names of taxa?
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Which principle emphasizes that a name of a taxon must be validly published to have any status?
Which principle emphasizes that a name of a taxon must be validly published to have any status?
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What must be considered when naming new taxa in the rank of genus or higher?
What must be considered when naming new taxa in the rank of genus or higher?
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Which principle states that the names of all taxa are Latin or latinized words treated as Latin?
Which principle states that the names of all taxa are Latin or latinized words treated as Latin?
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'Each phylum or taxon can bear only one correct name' relates to which principle?
'Each phylum or taxon can bear only one correct name' relates to which principle?
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Who proposed the Five Kingdoms classification system in 1969?
Who proposed the Five Kingdoms classification system in 1969?
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Which scientist proposed the Six Kingdoms classification system in 1977?
Which scientist proposed the Six Kingdoms classification system in 1977?
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Who introduced the Three Domains system in 1990?
Who introduced the Three Domains system in 1990?
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Which system uses the application of Latin binomials for species designation?
Which system uses the application of Latin binomials for species designation?
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Which of the following is not one of the principles of nomenclature mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is not one of the principles of nomenclature mentioned in the text?
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Which organism is known as the 'Sulfur Pearl of Namibia' according to the text?
Which organism is known as the 'Sulfur Pearl of Namibia' according to the text?
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What type of growth can microorganisms exhibit in liquid media?
What type of growth can microorganisms exhibit in liquid media?
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Which of the following is NOT a morphological structure found in microorganisms?
Which of the following is NOT a morphological structure found in microorganisms?
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What is the purpose of Bergey’s Manual of Determinative Bacteriology?
What is the purpose of Bergey’s Manual of Determinative Bacteriology?
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Which aspect of microorganisms involves the analysis of DNA composition?
Which aspect of microorganisms involves the analysis of DNA composition?
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What do Gram-positive and Gram-negative refer to in microorganisms?
What do Gram-positive and Gram-negative refer to in microorganisms?
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Which characteristic of microorganisms refers to their ability to induce an immune response?
Which characteristic of microorganisms refers to their ability to induce an immune response?
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What is the main purpose of polyphasic taxonomy?
What is the main purpose of polyphasic taxonomy?
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Which of the following is NOT a part of genotypic data used in polyphasic taxonomy?
Which of the following is NOT a part of genotypic data used in polyphasic taxonomy?
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What method is used to predict phenotypes based on genome sequences?
What method is used to predict phenotypes based on genome sequences?
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Which data is utilized for identifying the same species in genotypic classification?
Which data is utilized for identifying the same species in genotypic classification?
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What is an essential step in the process of describing and reporting a new species?
What is an essential step in the process of describing and reporting a new species?
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Which journal is typically involved in the publication of a species description in the context provided?
Which journal is typically involved in the publication of a species description in the context provided?
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