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o Classification of
o Classification of Organisms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is scientific nomenclature | The system of having two names (genus and specific epithet or species) for each organism; also called binomial nomenclature. |
| Provide an example of how to name an organism. | • Both names are printed underlined or italicized. The genus name is always capitalized and is always a noun. The species name is lowercase and is usually an adjective. |
| List the taxonomic hierarchy (Domain to species). | • Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species. |
| What is the difference between a strain and a species? | • Strain: Genetically different cells within a clone. o A group of bacteria derived from a single cell is called a strain. • species: A population of cells with similar characteristics. o Closely related strains constitute a bacterial species. |
| What are the purposes of the Bergey’s Manuals (systematic | • Bergey’s Manual of Systematic Bacteriology: Provides phylogenetic and identification information on bacteria and archaea based on rRNA sequencing. |
| What are the purposes of the Bergey’s Manuals (derminative)? | • Bergey’s Manual of Determinative Bacteriology: Provides identification schemes (Morphology, differential staining, biochemical tests) for identifying bacteria and archaea. |