Bacillus organism?

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Why use the Bacillus pumilus organism when investigating the germination and outgrowth of endospores?

2006-12-31 03:33:27 · 1 answers · asked by me_girl_06 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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The organisms found in the genus Bacillus are known for their endospore formation. This genera is less harmful to humans than many other spore-formers (Clostridium spp, etc), so are used to demonstrate this process in educational labs (can also use B. cereus, B. megaterium, etc).

2006-12-31 03:57:38 · answer #1 · answered by teachbio 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋