Bacillus cereus Rock3-29

Gram-positiveRodMotileAerobe

Kingdom

Bacillati

Phylum

Bacillota

Class

Bacilli

Order

Caryophanales

Family

Bacillaceae

Genus

Bacillus

Description

Bacillus cereus Rock3-29 is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium characterized by its aerobic metabolism and ability to form chains. It is motile, possessing flagella that facilitate movement. This organism thrives in various habitats, indicating a versatile ecological adaptability. The optimal growth temperature for Bacillus cereus Rock3-29 is 25°C, placing it within the mesophilic temperature range, which is conducive to growth in moderate environments. The bacterium has a single replicon and a single membrane, which is typical for members of the Bacillus genus. Its free-living biotic relationship suggests that it plays an important role in its ecosystem, likely contributing to nutrient cycling and soil health. Understanding the characteristics of Bacillus cereus Rock3-29 highlights its potential ecological significance, particularly in environments where it can influence microbial communities through competition or symbiosis. The presence of this organism in diverse habitats underscores the adaptability and ecological roles that Bacillus species can assume in various settings, including soil and possibly food environments. The accession number NZ_CM000731.1 provides a reference for further genomic studies, which could elucidate more about its functional capabilities and interactions within microbial ecosystems.

Taxonomy

KingdomBacillati
PhylumBacillota
ClassBacilli
OrderCaryophanales
FamilyBacillaceae
GenusBacillus
SpeciesBacillus cereus
StrainRock3-29

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesPositive
ShapeRod
MobilityYes
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranes1
Image of Bacillus cereus Rock3-29
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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 Rock3-29 chromosome, whole genome shotgun

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

1929630 bp

Thymine Count

1882550 bp

Guanine Count

1062310 bp

Cytosine Count

984887 bp

Genome Length

5878111 bp

Protein-coding Genes

5849 genes

Non-Coding Genes

214 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
flagellar motor switch protein flinBCERE0020_RS07640Not AvailablePositive1482569 - 148292812968.8
hypothetical proteinBCERE0020_RS07645Not AvailablePositive1482941 - 148326111865.1
flagellar type iii secretion system pore protein flipBCERE0020_RS07650Not AvailablePositive1483258 - 148401628310.9
flagellar biosynthetic protein fliqBCERE0020_RS07655Not AvailablePositive1484050 - 148432510325.5
flagellar biosynthetic protein flirBCERE0020_RS07660Not AvailablePositive1484341 - 148510228015.0
flagellar type iii secretion system protein flhbBCERE0020_RS07665Not AvailablePositive1485113 - 148615940242.6
flagellar biosynthesis protein flhaBCERE0020_RS07670Not AvailablePositive1486183 - 148824976854.6
flagellar biosynthesis protein flhfBCERE0020_RS07675Not AvailablePositive1488264 - 148957449792.9
flagellar basal-body rod protein flggBCERE0020_RS07680Not AvailablePositive1489618 - 149042129739.0
transposaseBCERE0020_RS07685Not AvailablePositive1490587 - 149191947778.3

Displaying genes 1721 – 1730 of 6063 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.