Save
Upgrade to remove ads
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Micro Taxonomy

Taxonomy

QuestionAnswer
Taxonomy science that studies organisms in order to arrange them into groups that share similar characteristics
identification process of characterizing an isolated organism in order to determine where does it belong
classification process of arranging organisms into similar groups to identify and study them
nomenclature system of assigning names to organisms
Strategies to identify prokaryotes: 1. phylogeny 2. phenotypic characteristics 3. genotypic characteristics
phylogeny evolutionary relationships; hard to do among prokaryotes a. taxonomic hierarchies: species to domain b. classification systems: domain, Bergey’s systemic manual for bacteria
phenotypic characteristics are more useful for prokaryotes a. microscopic morphology: stains b. metabolic capabilities: culture, biochemical tests c. serology: antigen-antibody d. fatty acid analysis
genotypic characteristics a. nucleic acid probes – detect specific DNA or RNA sequences b. PCR = polymerase chain reaction – amplifies selected sequences of DNA c. Sequencing of rRNA – each fragment has its own sequence
Characterizing strains: 1. Biochemical typing 2. Serologic typing . Genomic typing 4. Phage typing 5. Antibiograms
Biochemical typing biochemical tests differentiate and identify
Serologic typing uses antigen-antibody reactions to prove identity
Genomic typing subtle differences in DNA sequences prove identity
Phage typing which virus attacks the bacterium can identify the microbe
Antibiograms antibiotic susceptibility can be an identifying characteristic
Created by: TheSkinnyRedHead
Popular Biology sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards