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Bacillus
subtilis
| Gram
Stain: |
Bacillus subtilis is gram stain positive |
| Respiration: |
Bacillus subtilis is aerobic |
| Motility: |
Bacillus subtilis is motile |
| Taxonomic lineage: |
Bacteria; Firmicutes; Bacilli; Bacillales; Bacillaceae;
Bacillus |
| Industrial uses or economic implications: |
Bacillus subtilis is one of the most
widely used bacteria for the production of enzymes and
specialty chemicals. Industrial applications of Bacillus subtilis include production
of amylase, protease, inosine, ribosides, and amino acids. |
| Miscellaneous: |
| Bacillus subtilis was the first Gram-positive bacterium to be sequenced.
The sequence was published in Nature in November 1997. |
| Human health and disease: |
| Although not considered a human
pathogen,Bacillus subtilis can contaminate food
and cause food poisoning in rare cases. |
Disclaimer: This information is presented as is. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, please check current reference material prior to growth or handling of microorganisms.
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