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What is Systematic Microbiology?
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The study of the diversity of microorganisms and their relationships
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What are the goals of Systematic Microbiology?
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To characterise microorganisms
To arrange microoganisms in an orderly manner |
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Microorganisms are placed in a classification that accuratley reflects?
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Evolutionary history (on top of observed)
Degree of genetic differenences |
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What are the aspects of Systematic Microbiology?
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1. Classification
2. Taxonomy 3. Identification 4. Nomenclature 5. Phylogeny |
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What is classification?
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Ordering of microorganisms into groups
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What is Taxonomy?
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Theory or Science of classification
(synonym for Systematic Microbiology) |
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What is Identification?
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Recognition of unidentified organisms as smiliar to previously characterised organisms
(A Comparison) |
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What is Nonmenclature?
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Naming of organisms with correct international scientific names using the Bionmial scientific name: Genus species
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How is Systematic Microbiology relevant?
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1. Facilitates transfer of information about microorganisms. Summarizes, catalogues information about the organism. (A form of database / information retrieval system)
2. Naming organisms facilitats transfer of information succinctly. 3. Informed judgement can be made on: rish and benefits growth requirements control of microorganisms habitat substances produced by microorganisms |
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An informed judgement can be made on what factors?
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Risks and benefits
growth requirements control of microorganisms habitat substances produced by microorganisms |
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What are the applications of Taxonomy?
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Ecology and agriculture
Pathology Genetics Biotechnology Culture Collections |
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Example of Ecology and agricultural application?
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Nitrogen-fixing bacterial strains which are more effieient have to be isolated and identified.
Mycorrhizae - "root fungi" Create a symbiotic relationship with trees that facilitate nutrient absorption |
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What is the microorganism that is commonly known as "root fungi" and what does it do?
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Mycorrhizae has a symbioyic relationship with trees that facilitates nurtient absorbtion
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What is Pathology?
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The study and diagnosis of disease.
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How is systematic microbiology useful for pathology?
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Identification of causal agents of infectious diseases
rapid diagnoisis can be achieved by DNA technologies used by taxonomists |
