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Definition of Microbiology?
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Microbiology is the scientific study of microorganisms
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Microorganisms are also called?
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Microbes
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What is the definition of microbes?
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Microbes are living organisms that are usually too small to be seen with the unaided eye.
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Name 7 kinds of microorganisms studied in microbiology.
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viruses, bacteria, archaea, fungi (yeasts and molds), protozoa, algae , and helminths
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Who invented the binomial nomenclature?
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Carolus Linnaeus
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Each organism has 2 names, a_______ and a _______.
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genus and species
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List 2 ways microorganisms are named?
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descriptive and to honor a scientist
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What does prokaryote mean?
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No true nucleus
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List 3 shapes of bacteria.
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cocci, bacilli, spiral
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