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
peptide abc transporter substrate-binding proteinFHQ13_RS24065Not AvailablePositive4681597 - 468325863046.5
fosbx1 family fosfomycin resistance bacillithiol transferaseFHQ13_RS24070Not AvailablePositive4683318 - 468373416474.5
short-chain dehydrogenaseFHQ13_RS24075Not AvailablePositive4683748 - 468429320511.2
phosphoserine phosphatase 1FHQ13_RS24080Not AvailablePositive4684307 - 468491823224.7
exosporium protein exsbFHQ13_RS24085Not AvailableNegative4684964 - 468554523082.8
spore coat protein cothFHQ13_RS24090Not AvailablePositive4685727 - 468680342688.8
nudix hydrolase n-terminal domain-containing proteinFHQ13_RS24095Not AvailablePositive4686908 - 468752523718.2
deda family proteinFHQ13_RS24100Not AvailablePositive4687630 - 468823222330.0
polysaccharide biosynthesis proteinFHQ13_RS24105Not AvailablePositive4688330 - 468970950555.9
magnesium transporter cora family proteinFHQ13_RS24110Not AvailablePositive4690041 - 469098236691.9

Displaying genes 4861 – 4870 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

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