Bacillus thermophilus A thermophilic, Gram-positive, endospore-forming bacterium belonging to the genus Bacillus, characterized by rod-shaped cells, aerobic to facultatively anaerobic metabolism, and optimal growth at elevated temperatures (approximately 50–70 °C). The organism is valued for its high thermal stability and its ability to produce thermostable enzymes, making it suitable for industrial, biotechnological, and microbiological research applications.
Cat No.: MC_B_BTH1_2026
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PRODUCT INFORMATION |
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I. Classification: |
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Kingdom |
Bacteria |
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Phylum |
Firmicutes |
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Class |
Bacilli |
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Order |
Bacillales |
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Family |
Bacillaceae |
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Genus |
Bacillus |
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Species |
Bacillus thermophilus |
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II. Morphology |
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Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria |
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Endospore-forming (highly heat-resistant) |
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Motile (peritrichous flagella) |
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Forms opaque, rough colonies on nutrient agar |
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III. Growth Conditions |
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Temperature |
Thermophilic; optimal growth at 50–70 °C |
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pH |
Neutral to slightly alkaline (pH 6–8) |
Aerobic or facultatively anaerobic
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IV. PACKAGING & STORAGE |
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Packaging Type |
Sealed slant |
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Shelf Life |
3-6 months |
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Storage Conditions |
Stored at 4–8 °C |
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