Bacillus cereus BGSC 6E1

Gram-positiveRodMotileAerobe

Kingdom

Bacillati

Phylum

Bacillota

Class

Bacilli

Order

Caryophanales

Family

Bacillaceae

Genus

Bacillus

Description

Bacillus cereus BGSC 6E1 is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that typically forms chains and is classified as an aerobic organism. This strain demonstrates optimal growth at a temperature of 25.0°C, indicating its adaptability to moderate environmental conditions. Bacillus cereus is known for its ability to inhabit a diverse range of habitats, which may include soil, food sources, and plant surfaces, reflecting its ecological versatility. The organism's aerobic requirement suggests it thrives in oxygen-rich environments, which may influence its distribution and ecological roles in various ecosystems. The chaining arrangement of cells may contribute to its survival strategies, potentially aiding in nutrient acquisition and resilience in fluctuating environmental conditions. Further research into the specific ecological interactions and metabolic capabilities of Bacillus cereus BGSC 6E1 could provide insights into its functional roles in microbiomes and its potential applications in biotechnology and environmental management.

Taxonomy

KingdomBacillati
PhylumBacillota
ClassBacilli
OrderCaryophanales
FamilyBacillaceae
GenusBacillus
SpeciesBacillus cereus
StrainBGSC 6E1

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesPositive
ShapeRod
MobilityYes
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranes1
Image of Bacillus cereus BGSC 6E1
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Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirementsAerobe
Optimal temperature25
Temperature rangeMesophilic
HabitatMultiple
Biotic relationshipFree living
Host(s)Not Available
Cell arrangementChains
SporulationNot Available
Energy sourceNot Available
PathogenicityNot Available

Genome Summary

Bacillus cereus BGSC 6E1


Gene Summary

Adenine Count

Not Available

Thymine Count

Not Available

Guanine Count

Not Available

Cytosine Count

Not Available

Genome Length

Not Available

Protein-coding Genes

5221 genes

Non-Coding Genes

712 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

2

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
hypothetical proteinBCERE0004_RS27300Not AvailableNegative5245737 - 52459166692.99
Putative major capsid proteinBCERE0004_RS27305Not AvailableNegative5245934 - 524687533622.3
Scaffold proteinBCERE0004_RS27310Not AvailableNegative5246890 - 524753123813.9
Putative head morphogenesis proteinBCERE0004_RS27315Not AvailableNegative5247637 - 524864740236.9
Portal proteinBCERE0004_RS27320Not AvailableNegative5248571 - 525006457214.4
Terminase large subunitBCERE0004_RS27325Not AvailableNegative5250077 - 525129146911.5
Dna binding proteinBCERE0004_RS27330Not AvailableNegative5251294 - 525202827953.0
hypothetical proteinBCERE0004_RS27335Not AvailableNegative5252304 - 52524866960.69
Hypothetical proteinBCERE0004_RS27340Not AvailableNegative5252715 - 52529368879.89
Hypothetical proteinBCERE0004_RS27345Not AvailableNegative5252933 - 52531999687.4

Displaying genes 11 – 20 of 11701 in total

Pathways

0 pathways

No pathways found

No metabolic pathways have been associated with this bacterium yet.

Metabolites

0 records
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No metabolites foundTry different search terms or mass values.

Displaying 0 metabolites

Health Effects

No health effects information available for this bacterium.