Microbial Classification Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Different types of strains
A
Biovars - biochemical variants
Morphovars - morphological variants
Serovars- serogenic variants
PathovRs - pathogenic variants
2
Q
What is core genome
A
Genes found in all members of species
Minimal set of genes required by microbe to survive
3
Q
Accessory genome
A
Non essential genes
Not possessed by all members of species
4
Q
Pan genome
A
Combination of all genes within a species
