Bacillus cereus BAG3X2-1

Gram-positiveRodMotileAerobe

Kingdom

Bacillati

Phylum

Bacillota

Class

Bacilli

Order

Caryophanales

Family

Bacillaceae

Genus

Bacillus

Description

Bacillus cereus BAG3X2-1 is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that typically forms chains and thrives in aerobic conditions. This strain demonstrates an optimal growth temperature of 25.0°C, indicating a preference for moderate environmental temperatures. The habitat of Bacillus cereus BAG3X2-1 is characterized as diverse, suggesting its ability to adapt to various ecological niches. As a member of the Bacillus genus, this strain likely possesses traits commonly associated with spore formation, which may enhance its survival in fluctuating environments. The ability of Bacillus cereus BAG3X2-1 to grow in multiple habitats highlights its ecological versatility and potential role in nutrient cycling within those environments. Given the known characteristics of the Bacillus cereus group, this strain may contribute significantly to the microbiological dynamics of its habitats, particularly in the decomposition of organic matter and the cycling of key nutrients.

Taxonomy

KingdomBacillati
PhylumBacillota
ClassBacilli
OrderCaryophanales
FamilyBacillaceae
GenusBacillus
SpeciesBacillus cereus
StrainBAG3X2-1

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesPositive
ShapeRod
MobilityYes
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranes1
Image of Bacillus cereus BAG3X2-1
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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 BAG3X2-1


Gene Summary

Adenine Count

1818883 bp

Thymine Count

1814942 bp

Guanine Count

994048 bp

Cytosine Count

985220 bp

Genome Length

5613093 bp

Protein-coding Genes

5713 genes

Non-Coding Genes

121 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
hypothetical proteinIE3_00002Not AvailableNegative2063 - 306136877.0
hypothetical proteinIE3_00003Not AvailableNegative3085 - 32887553.17
16s ribosomal rnaNot AvailableNot AvailablePositive3293 - 4832Not Available
2-amino-4-hydroxy-6- hydroxymethyldihydropteridine pyrophosphokinaseIE3_00004Not AvailableNegative3240 - 375519819.8
dihydroneopterin aldolaseIE3_00005Not AvailableNegative3752 - 411413974.7
dihydropteroate synthaseIE3_00006Not AvailableNegative4115 - 497531707.4
hypothetical proteinIE3_00007Not AvailableNegative4950 - 582232829.6
hypothetical proteinIE3_00008Not AvailableNegative5816 - 640321951.7
aminodeoxychorismate synthase, component iIE3_00009Not AvailableNegative6409 - 780653320.6
cysteine synthaseIE3_00010Not AvailableNegative8029 - 895232887.9

Displaying genes 31 – 40 of 5834 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.