Description
Genus and Species: Rhodospirillum rubrum
Domain: Prokaryote
Optimal Growth Medium: Tryptic Soy Agar/Nutrient Agar
Optimal Growth Temperature: 25° C
Package: Tube
Biosafety Level: 1
Gram Stain: Gram-Negative
Shape: Spiral
This culture is Gram−, motile, photosynthetic spirals; with pink pigment. It is cultured on tryptic soy agar/nutrient agar 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.