Bacillus cereus BAG1X2-1

Gram-positiveRodMotileAerobe

Kingdom

Bacillati

Phylum

Bacillota

Class

Bacilli

Order

Caryophanales

Family

Bacillaceae

Genus

Bacillus

Description

Bacillus cereus BAG1X2-1 is a Gram-positive, aerobic bacterium characterized by its rod shape and ability to form chains. This species exhibits mobility due to the presence of flagella, which enables it to navigate its environment effectively. It thrives optimally at a temperature of 25°C and falls within the mesophilic temperature range. The bacterium is free-living and possesses a single replicon and one membrane. Its diverse habitat allows it to occupy multiple ecological niches, contributing to its adaptability and survival in various environments. The ability of Bacillus cereus BAG1X2-1 to form chains may enhance its survival and colonization capabilities in nutrient-rich environments. Being a mesophilic organism suggests that it is well-suited to moderate temperature habitats, which are common in terrestrial ecosystems. This adaptability may play a role in its ecological interactions, as it can potentially influence the microbial community structure in the environments it inhabits. Overall, Bacillus cereus BAG1X2-1 exemplifies the versatility of bacteria in adapting to diverse ecological conditions, highlighting the importance of microbial species in various ecosystems. The insights gained from studying such organisms can enhance our understanding of microbial ecology and the roles these bacteria play in their respective habitats.

Taxonomy

KingdomBacillati
PhylumBacillota
ClassBacilli
OrderCaryophanales
FamilyBacillaceae
GenusBacillus
SpeciesBacillus cereus
StrainBAG1X2-1

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesPositive
ShapeRod
MobilityYes
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranes1
Image of Bacillus cereus BAG1X2-1
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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 BAG1X2-1 acfXL-supercont1.13.C121, whole genome

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

2128908 bp

Thymine Count

2135333 bp

Guanine Count

1127937 bp

Cytosine Count

1131583 bp

Genome Length

6523761 bp

Protein-coding Genes

6548 genes

Non-Coding Genes

145 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
Portal proteinICI_01964Not AvailablePositive1931235 - 193271655544.6
Portal proteinICI_01965Not AvailablePositive1932767 - 193334821549.4
Prohead proteaseICI_01966Not AvailablePositive1933462 - 193466444894.0
Major capsid proteinICI_01967Not AvailablePositive1934681 - 193566736641.7
hypothetical proteinICI_01968Not AvailablePositive1935838 - 19360026190.38
hypothetical proteinICI_01969Not AvailablePositive1936002 - 193653820353.8
hypothetical proteinICI_01970Not AvailablePositive1936535 - 193690614471.2
Hypothetical proteinICI_01971Not AvailablePositive1936913 - 193732615267.5
hypothetical proteinICI_01972Not AvailablePositive1937327 - 193774915802.9
Hypothetical proteinICI_01973Not AvailablePositive1937762 - 193836421687.1

Displaying genes 11 – 20 of 6693 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.