Microbiology

  1. Microbial Classification and Identification
    1. Taxonomic Principles
      1. Hierarchical Classification
        1. Domain
          1. Kingdom
            1. Phylum
              1. Class
                1. Order
                  1. Family
                    1. Genus
                      1. Species
                      2. Phylogenetic Relationships
                        1. Evolutionary Trees
                          1. Molecular Phylogeny
                            1. Comparative Genomics
                            2. Three-Domain System
                              1. Domain Bacteria
                                1. Domain Archaea
                                  1. Domain Eukarya
                                2. Nomenclature
                                  1. Binomial System
                                    1. Genus and Species Names
                                      1. Naming Rules
                                        1. Type Specimens
                                        2. Taxonomic Authorities
                                          1. International Codes
                                            1. Valid Publication
                                          2. Identification Methods
                                            1. Morphological Characteristics
                                              1. Cell Shape
                                                1. Cell Arrangement
                                                  1. Structural Features
                                                  2. Physiological Tests
                                                    1. Metabolic Capabilities
                                                      1. Enzyme Activities
                                                        1. Growth Requirements
                                                        2. Biochemical Tests
                                                          1. Carbohydrate Utilization
                                                            1. Protein Hydrolysis
                                                              1. Respiratory Pathways
                                                              2. Immunological Methods
                                                                1. Serological Testing
                                                                  1. Agglutination Reactions
                                                                    1. Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
                                                                    2. Molecular Methods
                                                                      1. DNA Base Composition
                                                                        1. DNA Hybridization
                                                                          1. Ribosomal RNA Sequencing
                                                                            1. DNA Fingerprinting
                                                                              1. Nucleic Acid Amplification

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