Bacillus cereus AH1272

Gram-positiveRodMotileAerobe

Kingdom

Bacillati

Phylum

Bacillota

Class

Bacilli

Order

Caryophanales

Family

Bacillaceae

Genus

Bacillus

Description

Bacillus cereus AH1272 is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that typically exhibits a chain-like arrangement of cells. This strain thrives optimally at a temperature of 25.0°C and is classified as an aerobe, indicating its requirement for oxygen in metabolic processes. The diverse habitats associated with B. cereus AH1272 suggest its adaptability to various environments, potentially including soil, water, and decaying organic matter. The filamentous growth pattern of Bacillus cereus AH1272 may play a role in its ecological interactions, as the chain arrangement can enhance nutrient acquisition and facilitate biofilm formation in suitable environments. Such traits may contribute to its survival and competitive advantages in diverse ecological niches, underscoring the organism's potential ecological significance.

Taxonomy

Kingdom	Bacillati
Phylum	Bacillota
Class	Bacilli
Order	Caryophanales
Family	Bacillaceae
Genus	Bacillus
Species	Bacillus cereus
Strain	AH1272

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining properties	Positive
Shape	Rod
Mobility	Yes
Flagellar presence	Yes
Number of membranes	1

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Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirements	Aerobe
Optimal temperature	25
Temperature range	Mesophilic
Habitat	Multiple
Biotic relationship	Free living
Host(s)	Not Available
Cell arrangement	Chains
Sporulation	Not Available
Energy source	Not Available
Pathogenicity	Not Available

Genome Summary

Bacillus cereus AH1272 contig00797, whole genome shotgun sequence.

ACMS00000000.1

Gene Summary

Adenine Count

Not Available

Thymine Count

Not Available

Guanine Count

Not Available

Cytosine Count

Not Available

Genome Length

Not Available

Protein-coding Genes

5735 genes

Non-Coding Genes

162 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

Genes

Name	Locus Tag	UniProt ID	Strand Orientation	Gene Start/End	Protein Molecular Weight
glycosyl transferase, group 2	bcere0029_11180	Not Available	Negative	1122993 - 1123922	36025.9
methyltransferase	bcere0029_11190	Not Available	Negative	1123936 - 1124688	28945.4
bacteriocin o-metyltransferase	bcere0029_11200	Not Available	Negative	1124936 - 1125781	32642.9
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_11210	Not Available	Negative	1125902 - 1126720	25822.4
glycosyl transferase, group 2	bcere0029_11220	Not Available	Positive	1126961 - 1127983	39880.9
o-antigen biosynthesis protein	bcere0029_11230	Not Available	Positive	1128138 - 1128827	26144.4
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_11240	Not Available	Positive	1128944 - 1129510	21877.1
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_11250	Not Available	Positive	1129523 - 1130203	26505.7
spore coat polysaccharide biosynthesis protein spsi	bcere0029_11260	Not Available	Positive	1130218 - 1130955	27493.1
dtdp-4-dehydrorhamnose 3,5-epimerase	bcere0029_11270	Not Available	Positive	1130964 - 1131509	20810.8