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
carboxylating nicotinate-nucleotide diphosphorylaseBCERE0020_RS21205Not AvailablePositive4219136 - 421996930351.8
quinolinate synthase nadaBCERE0020_RS21210Not AvailablePositive4220000 - 422110641511.2
transposaseBCERE0020_RS21215Not AvailablePositive4221331 - 422256145716.9
dna translocase ftskBCERE0020_RS21220Not AvailablePositive4222662 - 422477078388.3
nicotinate phosphoribosyltransferaseBCERE0020_RS21225Not AvailablePositive4224832 - 422595042051.1
udp-n-acetylmuramate--l-alanine ligaseBCERE0020_RS21230Not AvailablePositive4226202 - 422751249198.1
merr family transcriptional regulatorBCERE0020_RS21235Not AvailablePositive4227683 - 422809615981.3
dmt family transporterBCERE0020_RS21240Not AvailablePositive4228086 - 422899133269.8
gnat family n-acetyltransferaseBCERE0020_RS21245Not AvailablePositive4229048 - 422959621173.4
gnat family n-acetyltransferaseBCERE0020_RS21250Not AvailablePositive4229593 - 423009619743.0

Displaying genes 4411 – 4420 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.