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


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
AttlNot AvailableNot AvailablePositive1922284 - 1922296Not Available
IntegraseICI_01955Not AvailablePositive1922441 - 192298321218.1
hypothetical proteinICI_01956Not AvailablePositive1923198 - 192414835762.3
Minor tail proteinICI_01957Not AvailablePositive1924957 - 192612642217.4
Hypothetical proteinICI_01958Not AvailablePositive1926469 - 19266878560.58
hypothetical proteinICI_01959Not AvailableNegative1927395 - 19276017980.61
hypothetical proteinICI_01960Not AvailablePositive1928237 - 192880921758.2
hypothetical proteinICI_01961Not AvailablePositive1928867 - 19290466802.16
Dna binding proteinICI_01962Not AvailablePositive1929068 - 192989531179.7
Terminase large subunitICI_01963Not AvailablePositive1929888 - 193116549263.1

Displaying genes 1 – 10 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.