Microbiology Chapter 10

The science of classifying organisms is known as .

taxonomy

Organisms are grouped into hierarchical categories called .

taxa

The process of determining the identity of an organism is called .

identification

Organisms are arranged into groups based on shared characteristics through .

classification

The system of naming organisms is referred to as .

nomenclature

The study of the evolutionary relationships between species is known as .

phylogeny

The basic unit of classification

representing a group of organisms that can interbreed

The study of antigens and antibodies for identifying microorganisms is called .

serology

FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester) is a method for identifying bacteria based on their .

fatty acid profiles

A key is used to identify organisms by asking a series of yes/no questions.

dichotomous

FISH (Fluorescence in situ Hybridization) is used to detect specific sequences.

nucleic acid

NAATs (Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests) are used to detect and specific DNA or RNA sequences.

amplify

The highest rank of taxonomy used to classify organisms is the .

domain

A is a taxonomic category below family and above species.

genus

Horizontal gene transfer refers to the transfer of genetic material between organisms that are not parent and .

offspring

A genetic variant or subtype of a microorganism is referred to as a .

strain

A analysis helps to understand the evolutionary relationships between organisms.

phylogenetic

The system of naming species using two parts

genus and species

Taxonomy is the science of classifying organisms.

True

Taxa refer to the hierarchical categories in the classification of organisms.

True

Identification is the process of determining the name or classification of an organism.

True

Classification involves arranging organisms into categories based on shared characteristics.

True

Nomenclature refers to the system of naming organisms.

True

Phylogeny is the study of the evolutionary history and relationships among species.

True

Serology is the study of antigens and antibodies to identify microorganisms.

True

FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester) is a method for identifying bacterial species based on their fatty acid profiles.

True

A dichotomous key is a tool used to identify organisms based on a series of questions with two possible answers.

True

FISH (Fluorescence in situ Hybridization) is a method used to detect specific nucleic acid sequences in cells.

True

NAATs (Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests) are used to detect and amplify specific DNA or RNA sequences.

True

The domain is the highest taxonomic rank used to classify organisms.

True

A genus is a taxonomic category ranking below family and above species.

True

Horizontal gene transfer refers to the transfer of genetic material between organisms that are not parent and offspring.

True

A species is a group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring.

True

A strain is a genetic variant or subtype of a microorganism.

True

A phylogenetic analysis involves studying the evolutionary relationships of organisms.

True

The binomial system of nomenclature gives each species a two-part Latin name: genus and species.

True