Description
Genus and Species: Escherichia coli K–12
Domain: Prokaryote
Optimal Growth Medium: Nutrient Agar
Optimal Growth Temperature: 37° C
Package: Plate
Biosafety Level: 1
Gram Stain: Gram-Negative
Shape: Bacillus (rod-shaped)
This culture is the K-12 strain. It is cultured on nutrient agar at 37° C on a plate. Each culture contains enough material for a class of 30 students. Culture is labeled by genus and species name and media on which it is cultured. All Gram staining is based on 24-hr cultures. Culture is guaranteed as to species and purity.