Brevibacillus brevis X23

Gram-positiveBacilliMotileAerobic

Kingdom

Bacillati

Phylum

Bacillota

Class

Bacilli

Order

Caryophanales

Family

Paenibacillaceae

Genus

Brevibacillus

Description

Brevibacillus brevis X23 is a Gram-positive bacterium characterized by its bacilli shape and aerobic oxygen requirement. This organism possesses flagella, which contributes to its mobility. It thrives in mesophilic temperature conditions, indicating that it prefers moderate temperatures for optimal growth. The genetic structure of Brevibacillus brevis X23 is defined by a single replicon, which is typical for many bacterial species and suggests a streamlined genome organization. This bacterium is classified as free-living, indicating that it does not rely on a host for nutrients and can thrive independently in various environments. Understanding the traits of Brevibacillus brevis X23 provides insights into its ecological role. As a free-living bacterium, it may contribute to soil health and nutrient cycling, playing a significant role in the ecosystem by participating in the decomposition of organic matter. Its mobility and ability to thrive in aerobic conditions suggest that it may be involved in interactions with other microorganisms in its habitat, potentially influencing microbial community dynamics. Brevibacillus brevis X23, with its specific traits, underscores the diversity of life forms that contribute to ecological balance and microbial processes in the environment.

Taxonomy

KingdomBacillati
PhylumBacillota
ClassBacilli
OrderCaryophanales
FamilyPaenibacillaceae
GenusBrevibacillus
SpeciesBrevibacillus brevis
StrainX23

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesPositive
ShapeBacilli
MobilityYes
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranesNot Available
Image of Brevibacillus brevis X23
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Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirementsAerobic
Optimal temperatureNot Available
Temperature rangeMesophilic
HabitatNot Available
Biotic relationshipFree living
Host(s)Not Available
Cell arrangementNot Available
SporulationNot Available
Energy sourceNot Available
PathogenicityNot Available

Genome Summary

Brevibacillus brevis X23 chromosome, complete genome.

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

1760484 bp

Thymine Count

1769457 bp

Guanine Count

1553555 bp

Cytosine Count

1559941 bp

Genome Length

6643437 bp

Protein-coding Genes

6171 genes

Non-Coding Genes

276 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
yjcz family sporulation proteinA616_RS12420Not AvailableNegative2446552 - 24466593724.65
methionine synthaseA616_RS12425Not AvailablePositive2447092 - 2450538126541.0
bifunctional homocysteine s-methyltransferase/methylenetetrahydrofolate reductaseA616_RS12430Not AvailablePositive2450583 - 245244867885.7
phosphotransferaseA616_RS12435Not AvailableNegative2452508 - 245349738812.9
mismatch-specific dna-glycosylaseA616_RS12440Not AvailableNegative2453571 - 245414621702.8
hypothetical proteinA616_RS32830Not AvailableNegative2454262 - 24544116029.2
3-ketoacyl-acp reductaseA616_RS12445Not AvailableNegative2454620 - 245533925332.6
carboxypeptidase m32A616_RS12450Not AvailableNegative2455517 - 245703758208.0
peptide chain release factor 3A616_RS12455Not AvailablePositive2457224 - 245882260570.7
hypothetical proteinA616_RS12460Not AvailablePositive2459144 - 24593688303.38

Displaying genes 2581 – 2590 of 6447 in total

Pathways

0 pathways

No pathways found

No metabolic pathways have been associated with this bacterium yet.

Metabolites

0 records
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Health Effects

No health effects information available for this bacterium.