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In bacterial taxonomy, what is meant by a "strain" of bacteria?
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Introduction to Taxonomy
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Which branch of biology is concerned with the naming and classifying of organisms?
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Bioinformatics.
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Taxonomy.
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Genomics.
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Evolution.
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Biology.
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Identify the main focus of the question, which is about the branch of biology that deals with naming and classifying organisms.
Understand the key term 'naming and classifying' which refers to the systematic categorization of organisms.
Recall that the branch of biology dedicated to this task is known as 'Taxonomy'.
Differentiate between the options provided: Bioinformatics, Genomics, Evolution, and Biology, and recognize that Taxonomy is specifically concerned with classification.
Conclude that Taxonomy is the correct branch of biology for naming and classifying organisms, as it involves the hierarchical organization of life forms.
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