Description
Genus and Species: Rhodospirillum rubrum
Domain: Prokaryote
Optimal Growth Medium: Nutrient Broth
Optimal Growth Temperature: 25° C
Package: Tube
Biosafety Level: 1
Gram Stain: Gram-Negative
Shape: Spiral
This culture is Gram–, motile, photosynthetic spirals; pink to gray pigment; light exposure necessary. It is cultured in nutrient broth at 25° C in a tube. Each culture contains enough material for a class of 30 students. Cultures are guaranteed as to species and purity. Note: Tubes with liquid cultures contain about 5 mL of liquid bacteria.