MBIO 3470- Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 71 pages long!)

• School: University of Manitoba
• Department: Microbiology
• Course: MBIO 3470
• Professor: Vladimir Yurkov

Document Summary

This is essentially the study of the diversity of microorganisms: laboratory based science. The diversity is evident form the wide range of characteristics that different types of organisms exhibit. For example, there are around 5000 known species of bacteria that can be distinguished by their morphology, physiology, biochemistry, ecology, ect: the exact number is most likely higher today every month more species are discovered. Systematics brings order to this diversity and is comprised of 3 inner-related disciplines. A positive identification is made when the characteristics of the unknown organism match those of a classified one. Summarizes and catalogues our knowledge of organisms. Shows the relationships among bacteria and their diversity. Serves as a reference for identifying unknown organisms: by comparing the properties of an unknown organism with those that are classified. If there is a positive correlation, the unknown is identified as an organism that has already been classified.