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
penicillin-binding proteinBCERE0020_RS18230Not AvailablePositive3662769 - 366486876207.9
stage v sporulation protein dBCERE0020_RS18235Not AvailablePositive3664950 - 366686670136.4
udp-n-acetylmuramoyl-l-alanyl-d-glutamate--2, 6-diaminopimelate ligaseBCERE0020_RS18240Not AvailablePositive3667075 - 366855053735.0
phospho-n-acetylmuramoyl-pentapeptide- transferaseBCERE0020_RS18245Not AvailablePositive3668573 - 366954735012.3
udp-n-acetylmuramoyl-l-alanine--d-glutamate ligaseBCERE0020_RS18250Not AvailablePositive3669548 - 367090048987.1
stage v sporulation protein eBCERE0020_RS18255Not AvailablePositive3670991 - 367208239683.7
undecaprenyldiphospho-muramoylpentapeptide beta-n-acetylglucosaminyltransferaseBCERE0020_RS18260Not AvailablePositive3672184 - 367327839605.6
udp-n-acetylmuramate dehydrogenaseBCERE0020_RS18265Not AvailablePositive3673341 - 367424633121.4
cell division protein divibBCERE0020_RS18270Not AvailablePositive3674345 - 367511529605.4
cell division protein ftsaBCERE0020_RS18275Not AvailablePositive3675517 - 367682447758.4

Displaying genes 3811 – 3820 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.