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
ferrichrome transport system permease fhubICI_00260Not AvailableNegative259364 - 26040436497.4
ferrichrome-binding proteinICI_00261Not AvailableNegative260453 - 26137034534.2
ferredoxin-nadp reductase 1ICI_00262Not AvailablePositive261704 - 26275338639.1
hypothetical proteinICI_00263Not AvailableNegative262949 - 26331714307.0
excisionase family dna binding domain-containing proteinICI_00264Not AvailablePositive263513 - 2637439182.85
spore coat protein bICI_00265Not AvailablePositive263979 - 26449419419.8
spore coat protein bICI_00266Not AvailablePositive264515 - 26496416893.6
hypothetical proteinICI_00267Not AvailablePositive265127 - 26579525519.1
hypothetical proteinICI_00268Not AvailablePositive266033 - 26729848920.2
sporulation kinaseICI_00269Not AvailablePositive267441 - 26866746877.4

Displaying genes 371 – 380 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.