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
atp-dependent dna helicase, uvrd/rep	bcere0029_11380	Not Available	Negative	1137555 - 1139621	79634.8
acetyltransferase	bcere0029_11390	Not Available	Negative	1139722 - 1140144	15997.2
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_11400	Not Available	Negative	1140146 - 1140664	20018.8
esterase	bcere0029_11410	Not Available	Negative	1140758 - 1141489	28239.7
transporter, drug/metabolite exporter	bcere0029_11420	Not Available	Positive	1141690 - 1142601	33714.3
cyclic nucleotide-binding protein	bcere0029_11430	Not Available	Positive	1142775 - 1143347	22324.0
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_11440	Not Available	Positive	1144100 - 1144495	15371.9
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_11450	Not Available	Negative	1144520 - 1144918	14433.7
osmoregulated proline transporter	bcere0029_11460	Not Available	Negative	1145082 - 1146548	53455.4
anthranilate synthase component i	bcere0029_11470	Not Available	Positive	1147436 - 1148863	53966.8