Introduction to Microbiology

Question 1

Define Microbiology

Answer 1

Microbiology= branch of science dealin with microorganisms.

Question 2

Linnean hierarchical classification

Answer 2

Linnean hierarchical classification

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Kingdom

Phylum

Class

Order

Family

Genus

Species

*** Binomial classification= Genus species

Question 3

Define Strain and Serovar

Answer 3

Strain= descendants of a single isolate

Serovar= strains within a species with distinctive antigenic properties.

Question 4

Bacterial Classification

Answer 4

Bacterial Classification

• Gram-positive
• Gram-negative
• Mycoplasmas- lack cell wall
• Small obligate intracellular bacteria