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
anthranilate synthase component ii	bcere0029_11480	Not Available	Positive	1148902 - 1149447	20218.5
anthranilate phosphoribosyltransferase	bcere0029_11490	Not Available	Positive	1149498 - 1150469	34662.1
indole-3-glycerol phosphate synthase	bcere0029_11500	Not Available	Positive	1150471 - 1151232	28265.2
n-(5'-phosphoribosyl)anthranilate isomerase	bcere0029_11510	Not Available	Positive	1151235 - 1151843	22446.0
tryptophan synthase beta chain 2	bcere0029_11520	Not Available	Positive	1151912 - 1153033	40899.1
tryptophan synthase alpha chain	bcere0029_11530	Not Available	Positive	1153037 - 1153813	28397.7
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_11540	Not Available	Positive	1153969 - 1154247	10775.5
l-lactate permease	bcere0029_11550	Not Available	Positive	1154346 - 1155863	55901.2
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_11560	Not Available	Positive	1155945 - 1156637	26356.9
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_11570	Not Available	Negative	1156652 - 1157494	31501.3