diversity Flashcards

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Binomial nomenclature

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system of giving a 2 - word latin name to each species.

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Taxonomic categories

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Domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species

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Bacteria naming

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  • Mono= 1, di= 2, strepto= chain, staphylo= clump
  • Cocci = sphere, bacilli = rod, spirilla = spiral
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Lytic

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Host cell is invaded, virus replicates, multiple viruses are activated and released, host cell is destroyed immediately

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Lysogenic

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host cell is invaded, viral DNA becomes part of host cell’s DNA. Provirus reminas dormant (continues replication but inactive within the cell) stimuli triggers the lytic cycle

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Antibiotics

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Substance that prevent the growth of microorganisms, do not destory viruses

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Vaccines

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Liquid preperation of dead or weakened viral cells that stimulate the body’s system to fight and produce antibodies

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