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| =1. Classification=
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| ==a. Higher order taxa==
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| Domain; Phylum; Class; Order; Family; Genus
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| Include this section if your Wiki page focuses on a specific taxon/group of organisms
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| =2. Description and significance=
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| Describe the appearance, habitat, etc. of the organism, and why you think it is important.
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| *Include as many headings as are relevant to your microbe. Consider using the headings below, as they will allow readers to quickly locate specific information of major interest*
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| =3. Genome structure=
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| Describe the size and content of the genome. How many chromosomes? Circular or linear? Other interesting features? What is known about its sequence?
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| =4. Cell structure=
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| Interesting features of cell structure. Can be combined with “metabolic processes”
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| =5. Metabolic processes=
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| Describe important sources of energy, electrons, and carbon (i.e. trophy) for the organism/organisms you are focusing on, as well as important molecules it/they synthesize(s).
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| =6. Ecology=
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| Habitat; symbiosis; contributions to the environment.
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| =7. Pathology=
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| How does this organism cause disease? Human, animal, plant hosts? Virulence factors, as well as patient symptoms.
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| =8. Current Research=
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| Include information about how this microbe (or related microbes) are currently being studied and for what purpose
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| =9. References=
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| It is required that you add at least five primary research articles (in same format as the sample reference below) that corresponds to the info that you added to this page.
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| [Sample reference] Faller, A., and Schleifer, K. "Modified Oxidase and Benzidine Tests for Separation of Staphylococci from Micrococci". Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 1981. Volume 13. p. 1031-1035.
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Latest revision as of 14:22, 11 December 2023
