Bacillus cereus VD102

Gram-positiveRodMotileAerobe

Kingdom

Bacillati

Phylum

Bacillota

Class

Bacilli

Order

Caryophanales

Family

Bacillaceae

Genus

Bacillus

Description

Bacillus cereus VD102 is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that typically forms chains and is classified as an aerobic organism. This strain thrives optimally at a temperature of 25.0°C, suggesting a preference for moderate environmental conditions that may be encountered in various habitats. The ability to grow in multiple habitats indicates a versatile ecological niche, which may include soil, water, and plant surfaces, allowing it to exploit different nutrient sources. As an aerobic bacterium, Bacillus cereus VD102 requires oxygen for its metabolic processes, which could influence its distribution and interactions within its ecological communities. The formation of chains may provide advantages in terms of nutrient acquisition or protection from environmental stresses. These traits combined suggest that Bacillus cereus VD102 plays a role in its ecosystem, potentially contributing to nutrient cycling and influencing microbial community dynamics. Further investigation into its ecological roles could reveal insights into its interactions with other microorganisms and its environmental significance.

Taxonomy

KingdomBacillati
PhylumBacillota
ClassBacilli
OrderCaryophanales
FamilyBacillaceae
GenusBacillus
SpeciesBacillus cereus
StrainVD102

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesPositive
ShapeRod
MobilityYes
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranes1
Image of Bacillus cereus VD102
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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 VD102


Gene Summary

Adenine Count

1845413 bp

Thymine Count

1849170 bp

Guanine Count

1006651 bp

Cytosine Count

1003738 bp

Genome Length

5704972 bp

Protein-coding Genes

5650 genes

Non-Coding Genes

301 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

1

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
Endopeptidase/tail proteinIIK_04214Not AvailableNegative4116776 - 411921191580.0
Putative tail component proteinIIK_04215Not AvailableNegative4119208 - 411989125679.0
Tail tape measure proteinIIK_04216Not AvailableNegative4119893 - 4123960147788.0
hypothetical proteinIIK_04217Not AvailableNegative4124143 - 412460417419.9
Major tail protein aIIK_04218Not AvailableNegative4124644 - 412521921229.3
Gp9 proteinIIK_04219Not AvailableNegative4125225 - 412564715571.9
Hypothetical proteinIIK_04220Not AvailableNegative4125637 - 412602014986.5
Putative head-tail adapterIIK_04221Not AvailableNegative4126013 - 412636013400.0
Putative head-tail connector proteinIIK_04222Not AvailableNegative4126344 - 412665812388.7
Major capsid proteinIIK_04223Not AvailableNegative4126811 - 412795341996.5

Displaying genes 11 – 20 of 5951 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.