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Classification of Organisms (METHODS of classifying & identifying…
Classification of Organisms
Taxonomy
Arrangement or order
Identification
Process of discovering traits of organisms
Classification
Arrengement based on mutual similarity or evolutionary relatedness
Nomenclature
Genus name + specific epithet (species)
STRAIN
Subgroup of species with one or more characteristics that differ from other subgroups
Identify by
Number
Letters follow by specific epithet
A name
Ways to describe strains
Morphovars
Serovars
Biovars
METHODS of classifying & identifying
Morphological Characteristic
Differential Staining
Acid-fast Stain
Gram Stain
Negative Staining for capsules
Endospore Staining
Flagella Staining
Biochemical Tests
Serology
Phage Typing
Fatty Acid profiles
DNA Base composition
DNA Fingerprinting
Nucleic Acid Hybridization
DNA Chips
Robotyping & RIbosomal RNA Sequencing
Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization
Phylogenetic classification
Based on evolutionary realtionship
Comparison of genetic material and gene products
Natural system