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
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_12180	Not Available	Negative	1218102 - 1218626	20385.7
transcriptional regulator, padr family	bcere0029_12190	Not Available	Negative	1218669 - 1219121	17192.2
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_12200	Not Available	Positive	1219320 - 1219802	18520.2
3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] reductase	bcere0029_12210	Not Available	Positive	1219955 - 1220698	26507.8
pha synthase phac	bcere0029_12220	Not Available	Positive	1220781 - 1221866	41646.3
oxidoreductase	bcere0029_12230	Not Available	Positive	1221961 - 1223103	43084.8
h(+)-transporting two-sector atpase	bcere0029_12240	Not Available	Positive	1223177 - 1224526	49545.6
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_12250	Not Available	Negative	1224565 - 1224948	14501.0
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_12260	Not Available	Positive	1225049 - 1225201	5653.65
2-aminoethylphosphonate abc transport system, 1-aminoethylphosphonate-binding protein component	bcere0029_12270	Not Available	Positive	1225430 - 1226506	39802.0