Describe how flowcharts and comparison tables are used in
identification of bacterial pathogens.
Bacteria are a group of prokaryotic microscopic single celled organisms. They live in diverse environments and they have the simple cell structure in comparing with other organisms as there is no nucleus or membrane bound organelles. Common schemes are used to identify various bacterial strains.
Schemes can be set as comparison tables and flow charts that trace the route of identification by offering pairs of opposing characteristics (for example, Gram positive versus Gram negative) from which to select. Eventually, an end point is reached where the name of species or genus can be identified by looking through the combination of characteristics. Diagnostic tables are often used in laboratories for identification as sometimes general characteristics used in flow charts may be misleading.
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