Chủng (Strain)
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A genetic variant or isolate within a microbial species.
A strain represents a specific microbial lineage with distinguishable genetic or phenotypic traits. Strains of the same species can differ in virulence, antibiotic resistance, metabolism, or industrial performance. Strain-level identification is important in outbreaks, vaccine production, and biotechnology.