Bacillus cereus HuA4-10

Gram-positiveRodMotileAerobe

Kingdom

Bacillati

Phylum

Bacillota

Class

Bacilli

Order

Caryophanales

Family

Bacillaceae

Genus

Bacillus

Description

Bacillus cereus HuA4-10 is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that typically forms chains and is classified as an aerobe, indicating its requirement for oxygen in metabolic processes. This strain thrives optimally at a temperature of 25.0°C, suggesting it is well-suited for environments that maintain moderate temperatures. The habitat of B. cereus HuA4-10 is diverse, which may include soil, water, and various organic substrates, reflecting the species' ability to adapt to multiple ecological niches. The formation of chains is characteristic of the genus Bacillus, which can influence its motility and interaction with other microorganisms in its environment. Given its aerobic nature, B. cereus HuA4-10 may play a role in nutrient cycling, particularly in aerobic environments where organic matter decomposition occurs. Its adaptability to various habitats underscores the ecological flexibility of Bacillus species, contributing to their ecological significance in terrestrial ecosystems. This adaptability may provide insights into the bacterium's potential utility in biotechnological applications, such as bioremediation or agricultural enhancement, where aerobic processes are beneficial.

Taxonomy

KingdomBacillati
PhylumBacillota
ClassBacilli
OrderCaryophanales
FamilyBacillaceae
GenusBacillus
SpeciesBacillus cereus
StrainHuA4-10

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesPositive
ShapeRod
MobilityYes
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranes1
Image of Bacillus cereus HuA4-10
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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 HuA4-10


Gene Summary

Adenine Count

1873006 bp

Thymine Count

1858363 bp

Guanine Count

1037097 bp

Cytosine Count

993100 bp

Genome Length

5761566 bp

Protein-coding Genes

5775 genes

Non-Coding Genes

143 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
Hypothetical proteinIGC_01050Not AvailablePositive1042287 - 104261012319.6
EndonucleaseIGC_01051Not AvailablePositive1042607 - 104299915718.9
Terminase small subunitIGC_01052Not AvailablePositive1043084 - 104352116719.2
Terminase large subunitIGC_01053Not AvailablePositive1043518 - 104524565823.4
hypothetical proteinIGC_01054Not AvailableNegative1045283 - 104554310166.0
Portal proteinIGC_01055Not AvailablePositive1045625 - 104680944287.0
Prohead proteaseIGC_01056Not AvailablePositive1046799 - 104738022075.3
Prohead proteaseIGC_01057Not AvailablePositive1047382 - 104868648797.9
Hypothetical proteinIGC_01058Not AvailablePositive1048688 - 104894810138.0
Head-tail adaptorIGC_01059Not AvailablePositive1048929 - 104925812994.8

Displaying genes 21 – 30 of 5918 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.