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HOME > Restriction Enzymes> Sources > Thermus aquaticus
Thermus aquaticus

BioHazard Level:
1

Growth Temperature:
70oC

Genomic sources for restriction enzymes (at this website):
TaaI, TaiI, TaqI, TasI, TatI, TauI

Gram Stain:
Negative

Respiration:
Aerobic

Motility:
No

Taxonomy:
Bacteria; Deinococcus-Thermus; Deinococci; Thermales; Thermaceae; Thermus

Industrial implications:
The enzyme Taq DNA Polymerase comes from Thermus aquaticus.

Misc.:
Thermus aquaticus is one of several thermophilic bacteria that belong to the Deinococcus-Thermus group.
Disclaimer: This information is presented as interesting bits of information is not meant for any other purpose!


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