Description
Genus and Species: Escherichia coli K–12
Domain: Prokaryote
Optimal Growth Medium: Nutrient Broth
Optimal Growth Temperature: 37° C
Package: Tube
Biosafety Level: 1
Gram Stain: Gram-Negative
Shape: Bacillus (rod-shaped)
This culture is the K–12 strain of Escherichia coli. It is Gram−, motile rods, and cultured in nutrient broth at 37° C in a tube. Each culture contains enough material for a class of 30 students. Culture is guaranteed as to species and purity. Note: Tube contains about 5 mL of liquid bacteria.