BIOL 2051 : Bio 2051 Lab MT Vocab Defs
Document Summary
Binomial name: bacteria are named in two parts: genus and species. Genus: the general name of a number of species; this name is capitalized and underlined; followed by the species name. Species: the second, specific species name; this name if lowercase and underlined; follows the genus name. Strains: a single species can have a number of these; an organism without an official name. Phylogenetic tree: family trees that show the relationship of one organism to another. Medium: contains nutrients such as carbon, nitrogen, and electrons; used to grow microbes. Complex medium: composed of chemically unidentified substances (e. g. yeast, meat abstract) Defined medium: the precise chemical composition is known in the medium. Solid medium: contains a solidifying agent (e. g. agar) Plates: solid media in petri dishes; used for isolation or growth of microbes. Deeps: contain solid medium; used for anaerobic growth. Slants: test tubes containing medium; used for maintenance of stock cultures of microbes.
