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
methionyl-trna synthetase	bcere0029_270	Not Available	Positive	21967 - 23949	75337.4
uncharacterized deoxyribonuclease yabd	bcere0029_280	Not Available	Positive	24118 - 24885	28650.4
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_290	Not Available	Positive	25134 - 25703	21277.7
dimethyladenosine transferase	bcere0029_300	Not Available	Positive	25916 - 26578	25032.5
sporulation-specific protease yabg	bcere0029_310	Not Available	Positive	26689 - 27552	32945.8
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_320	Not Available	Positive	27791 - 28054	10152.8
small acid-soluble spore protein (minor alpha/beta-type sasp)	bcere0029_330	Not Available	Positive	28167 - 28325	5985.22
4-diphosphocytidyl-2-c-methyl-d-erythritol kinase	bcere0029_340	Not Available	Positive	28534 - 29391	31058.7
pur operon repressor	bcere0029_350	Not Available	Positive	29479 - 30294	29758.0
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_360	Not Available	Positive	30409 - 30792	13708.5