Question

Is Bacillus subtilis aerobic or anaerobic?

Answer 1

Bacillus subtilis:

1. Bacillus subtilis was formerly thought to be aerobic, however, new research has proven that it can grow in anaerobic circumstances.
2. It is a bacterial champion in the synthesis of secreted enzymes, and biotechnology corporations exploit it on a large scale.
3. Subtilis is a rod-shaped Bacillus species that can develop a strong, protective endospore, allowing it to withstand harsh environmental conditions.
4. The gram-positive, catalase-positive bacterium Bacillus subtilis, also referred to as the hay bacillus or grass bacillus, is found in soil, the gastrointestinal tracts of ruminants, people, and marine sponges.