Textbook Question
Negative stains such as eosin are also called _______.
a. Capsule stains
b. Endospore stains
c. Simple stains
d. Acid-fast stains
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Ch. 4 - Microscopy, Staining, and Classification
Bauman6th EditionMicrobiology with Diseases by TaxonomyISBN: 9780134832302
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Table of contents
- Ch. 1 - A Brief History of Microbiology31
- Ch. 2 - The Chemistry of Microbiology28
- Ch. 3 - Cell Structure and Function39
- Ch. 4 - Microscopy, Staining, and Classification25
- Ch. 5 - Microbial Metabolism51
- Ch. 6 - Microbial Nutrition and Growth37
- Ch. 7 - Microbial Genetics51
- Ch. 8 - Recombinant DNA Technology21
- Ch. 9 - Controlling Microbial Growth in the Environment36
- Ch. 10 - Controlling Microbial Growth in the Body: Antimicrobial Drugs21
- Ch. 11 - Characterizing and Classifying Prokaryotes29
- Ch. 12 - Characterizing and Classifying Eukaryotes34
- Ch. 13 - Characterizing and Classifying Viruses, Viroids, and Prions23
- Ch. 14 - Infection, Infectious Diseases, and Epidemiology35
- Ch. 15 - Innate Immunity34
- Ch. 16 - Adaptive Immunity21
- Ch. 17 - Immunization and Immune Testing29
- Ch. 18 - Immune Disorders22
- Ch. 19 - Pathogenic Gram-Positive Bacteria25
- Ch. 20 - Pathogenic Gram-Negative Cocci and Bacilli28
- Ch. 21 - Rickettsias, Chlamydias, Spirochetes, and Vibrios25
- Ch. 22 - Pathogenic Fungi47
- Ch. 23 - Parasitic Protozoa, Helminths, and Arthropod Vectors44
- Ch. 24 - Pathogenic DNA Viruses23
- Ch. 25 - Pathogenic RNA Viruses30
- Ch. 26 - Applied and Industrial Microbiology29
- Ch. 27 - Microbial Ecology and Microbiomes22
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Chapter 4, Problem 10
In the binomial system of nomenclature, which term is always written in lowercase letters?
a. Kingdom
b. Domain
c. Genus
d. Specific epithet
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Understand that the binomial system of nomenclature uses two names to identify a species: the genus name and the specific epithet (species name).
Recall the formatting rules for these two parts: the genus name is always capitalized, while the specific epithet is always written in lowercase letters.
Recognize that higher taxonomic ranks such as Kingdom and Domain are not part of the binomial name and have their own capitalization conventions.
Identify that among the options given, the term that is always written in lowercase in the binomial system is the specific epithet.
Conclude that the correct answer is the specific epithet, as it follows the rule of being lowercase in binomial nomenclature.
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Key Concepts
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Binomial Nomenclature
Binomial nomenclature is a formal system of naming species using two terms: the genus name and the specific epithet. This system, developed by Carl Linnaeus, ensures each species has a unique, universally accepted scientific name.
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Genus Name Formatting
In binomial nomenclature, the genus name is always capitalized and italicized (or underlined when handwritten). It identifies the broader group to which the species belongs and is the first part of the species name.
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Specific Epithet Formatting
The specific epithet is the second part of a species' scientific name and is always written in lowercase letters and italicized. It distinguishes the species within the genus and is never capitalized, regardless of its position in the name.
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Related Practice
Textbook Question
Which of the following microscopes combines the greatest magnification with the best resolution?
a. Confocal microscope
b. Phase-contrast microscope
c. Dark-field microscope
d. Bright-field microscope
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Textbook Question
An atomic force microscope can magnify a living cell, whereas electron microscopes and scanning tunneling microscopes cannot. What requirement of scanning tunneling microscopes precludes the imaging of living specimens?
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