Methylococcus sp.

Gram-negativeCocci

Kingdom

Pseudomonadati

Phylum

Pseudomonadota

Class

Gammaproteobacteria

Order

Methylococcales

Family

Methylococcaceae

Genus

Methylococcus

Description

Methylococcus sp. is a gram-negative bacterium characterized by its cocci shape. This organism possesses flagella, which are structures that may aid in its motility. Methylococcus sp. has a single replicon, indicating a simplified genomic structure that can be advantageous for efficient replication and adaptation in various environments. The genetic information for Methylococcus sp. is cataloged under the accession number QNYV00000000.1, which provides a reference for its genomic data and facilitates further research into its biological characteristics and potential applications. In terms of ecological significance, Methylococcus sp. is known to be involved in the metabolism of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. This trait suggests a role in biogeochemical cycles, particularly in environments where methane is abundant, such as wetlands and certain aquatic ecosystems. By participating in methane oxidation, Methylococcus sp. may contribute to mitigating the impact of methane on climate change. Overall, the physiological and ecological traits of Methylococcus sp. underscore its importance in both microbiology and environmental science.

Taxonomy

KingdomPseudomonadati
PhylumPseudomonadota
ClassGammaproteobacteria
OrderMethylococcales
FamilyMethylococcaceae
GenusMethylococcus
SpeciesMethylococcus sp.
StrainNo strain

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesNegative
ShapeCocci
MobilityNot Available
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranesNot Available
Image of Methylococcus sp.
AI-generated image based on bacteria physiology
Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirementsNot Available
Optimal temperatureNot Available
Temperature rangeNot Available
HabitatNot Available
Biotic relationshipNot Available
Host(s)Not Available
Cell arrangementNot Available
SporulationNot Available
Energy sourceNot Available
PathogenicityNot Available

Genome Summary

MAG: Methylococcus sp. isolate MAG 47 Ga0232646_1001219, whole

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

463640 bp

Thymine Count

458428 bp

Guanine Count

527007 bp

Cytosine Count

530099 bp

Genome Length

1979174 bp

Protein-coding Genes

1867 genes

Non-Coding Genes

41 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
23s rrna (uridine(2552)-2'-o)-methyltransferase rlmeDSY87_06330Not AvailableNegative1289645 - 129026823243.9
ribosome assembly rna-binding protein yhbyDSY87_06335Not AvailablePositive1290351 - 129062610251.7
transcription elongation factor greaDSY87_06340Not AvailableNegative1290630 - 129110617205.4
carbamoyl phosphate synthase large subunitDSY87_06345Not AvailableNegative1291249 - 1294464116781.0
carbamoyl-phosphate synthase small subunitDSY87_06350Not AvailableNegative1294503 - 129563340656.2
4-hydroxy-tetrahydrodipicolinate reductaseDSY87_06355Not AvailableNegative1295987 - 129679328576.4
molecular chaperone dnajDSY87_06360Not AvailableNegative1296839 - 129794839957.4
molecular chaperone dnakDSY87_06365Not AvailableNegative1298022 - 129997469649.1
nucleotide exchange factor grpeDSY87_06370Not AvailableNegative1300071 - 130070023600.4
heat-inducible transcription repressor hrcaDSY87_06375Not AvailableNegative1300921 - 130196438485.2

Displaying genes 1241 – 1250 of 1908 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.