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 chromosome, whole genome shotgun

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

5790 genes

Non-Coding Genes

166 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

2

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
merr family transcriptional regulatorBCERE0004_RS03620Not AvailableNegative696111 - 69685429623.1
hypothetical proteinBCERE0004_RS03625Not AvailableNegative696863 - 69711410144.5
duf4870 domain-containing proteinBCERE0004_RS03630Not AvailableNegative697118 - 69745613424.9
hypothetical proteinBCERE0004_RS03635Not AvailablePositive697988 - 69896237322.4
aipr family proteinBCERE0004_RS03640Not AvailableNegative699265 - 70044044287.1
hnh endonucleaseBCERE0004_RS03645Not AvailableNegative700921 - 70175132225.0
aipr family proteinBCERE0004_RS03650Not AvailableNegative701917 - 70376471653.4
pd-(d/e)xk motif proteinBCERE0004_RS03655Not AvailableNegative703777 - 70478739433.4
z1 domain-containing proteinBCERE0004_RS03660Not AvailableNegative704780 - 707455101520.0
atp-binding proteinBCERE0004_RS03665Not AvailableNegative707436 - 70892056882.5

Displaying genes 831 – 840 of 11701 in total

Pathways

0 pathways

No pathways found

No metabolic pathways have been associated with this bacterium yet.

Metabolites

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

Displaying 0 metabolites

Health Effects

No health effects information available for this bacterium.