Bacillus cereus str. A24

Gram-positiveRodMotileAerobe

Kingdom

Bacillati

Phylum

Bacillota

Class

Bacilli

Order

Caryophanales

Family

Bacillaceae

Genus

Bacillus

Description

Bacillus cereus str. A24 is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that typically forms chains and is classified as an aerobic organism. It thrives optimally at a temperature of 25.0°C, suggesting a preference for moderate environmental conditions. This strain of Bacillus cereus can be found in multiple habitats, indicating its versatility and adaptability to various ecological niches. As a member of the Bacillus genus, B. cereus str. A24 may possess the ability to form endospores, a trait commonly associated with this group, which allows it to survive adverse conditions. The aerobic nature of this strain implies a reliance on oxygen for growth and metabolism, further influencing its distribution in environments where oxygen is readily available. The ecological insight provided by the habitat versatility of Bacillus cereus str. A24 highlights its potential role in nutrient cycling and soil health, as members of the Bacillus genus are often involved in processes such as the decomposition of organic matter and the promotion of plant growth. This adaptability may also facilitate interactions with other microbial communities, contributing to the dynamic balance of ecosystems where it is found.

Taxonomy

KingdomBacillati
PhylumBacillota
ClassBacilli
OrderCaryophanales
FamilyBacillaceae
GenusBacillus
SpeciesBacillus cereus
StrainA24

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesPositive
ShapeRod
MobilityYes
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranes1
Image of Bacillus cereus str. A24
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Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirementsAerobe
Optimal temperature25
Temperature rangeMesophilic
HabitatMultiple
Biotic relationshipFree living
Host(s)Homo sapiens, Gallus gallus, Metazoa
Cell arrangementChains
SporulationNot Available
Energy sourceNot Available
PathogenicityHuman

Genome Summary

Bacillus cereus strain A24 chromosome, complete genome.

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

1702153 bp

Thymine Count

1704878 bp

Guanine Count

930275 bp

Cytosine Count

930712 bp

Genome Length

5268018 bp

Protein-coding Genes

5202 genes

Non-Coding Genes

214 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

3

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
heptaprenylglyceryl phosphate synthaseFHQ13_RS15975Not AvailablePositive3098923 - 309961225570.5
dna helicase pcraFHQ13_RS15980Not AvailablePositive3099625 - 310187484721.5
nad-dependent dna ligase ligaFHQ13_RS15985Not AvailablePositive3101889 - 310389875131.5
cams family sex pheromone proteinFHQ13_RS15990Not AvailablePositive3103915 - 310511144730.6
tsup family transporterFHQ13_RS15995Not AvailablePositive3105208 - 310597827773.4
l-glutamate gamma-semialdehyde dehydrogenaseFHQ13_RS16000Not AvailablePositive3106133 - 310768056228.2
cysteine hydrolase family proteinFHQ13_RS16005Not AvailableNegative3107951 - 310849620503.6
methionine abc transporter atp-binding proteinFHQ13_RS16010Not AvailablePositive3108969 - 310998838000.1
methionine abc transporter permeaseFHQ13_RS16015Not AvailablePositive3109978 - 311064323853.3
metq/nlpa family abc transporter substrate-binding proteinFHQ13_RS16020Not AvailablePositive3110665 - 311151930633.8

Displaying genes 3231 – 3240 of 5871 in total

Metabolites

0 records
Metabolite IDMetabolite nameStructureCAS number
No metabolites foundTry different search terms or mass values.

Displaying 0 metabolites

Health Effects

Health ConditionRelationReference
Late-onset neonatal sepsisCausesPMC11282708
Neonatal sepsisCausesPMC11282708
Food poisoningCausesPMC11282708
SepsisCausesPMC11282708
MeningitisCausesPMC11282708
PneumoniaCausesPMC11282708
Foodborne illnessesCausesPMC11282708
Severe systemic multi-organ failureCausesPMC11282708
Anthrax-like skin infectionsCausesPMC11282708
Severe neonatal skin infections resembling anthrax-like lesionsCausesPMC11282708

Displaying health effects 1 – 10 of 75 in total