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Write a short note on polyphasic taxonomy.

20 Jan 2026
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Polyphasic taxonomy is an integrative approach used in microbiology to classify and identify microorganisms by combining multiple lines of evidence. Unlike traditional taxonomy, which relied mainly on phenotypic characteristics such as morphology, staining reactions, and biochemical tests, polyphasic taxonomy incorporates genotypic, phenotypic, and chemotaxonomic data to achieve a more accurate and robust classification. Phenotypic methods provide information on observable traits like colony shape, growth patterns, metabolic activities, and resistance profiles, which are useful for preliminary identification. Chemotaxonomic
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