Microbiology

9.

Microbial Classification and Identification

9.1.

Taxonomic Principles

9.1.1.

Hierarchical Classification

9.1.1.1.

9.1.1.2.

9.1.1.3.

9.1.1.4.

9.1.1.5.

9.1.1.6.

9.1.1.7.

9.1.1.8.

9.1.2.

Phylogenetic Relationships

9.1.2.1.

Evolutionary Trees

9.1.2.2.

Molecular Phylogeny

9.1.2.3.

Comparative Genomics

9.1.3.

Three-Domain System

9.1.3.1.

Domain Bacteria

9.1.3.2.

9.1.3.3.

9.2.

9.2.1.

Binomial System

9.2.1.1.

Genus and Species Names

9.2.1.2.

9.2.1.3.

9.2.2.

Taxonomic Authorities

9.2.2.1.

International Codes

9.2.2.2.

Valid Publication

9.3.

Identification Methods

9.3.1.

Morphological Characteristics

9.3.1.1.

9.3.1.2.

Cell Arrangement

9.3.1.3.

Structural Features

9.3.2.

Physiological Tests

9.3.2.1.

Metabolic Capabilities

9.3.2.2.

Enzyme Activities

9.3.2.3.

Growth Requirements

9.3.3.

Biochemical Tests

9.3.3.1.

Carbohydrate Utilization

9.3.3.2.

Protein Hydrolysis

9.3.3.3.

Respiratory Pathways

9.3.4.

Immunological Methods

9.3.4.1.

Serological Testing

9.3.4.2.

Agglutination Reactions

9.3.4.3.

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay

9.3.5.

Molecular Methods

9.3.5.1.

DNA Base Composition

9.3.5.2.

DNA Hybridization

9.3.5.3.

Ribosomal RNA Sequencing

9.3.5.4.

DNA Fingerprinting

9.3.5.5.

Nucleic Acid Amplification

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