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_480	Not Available	Positive	42825 - 43112	10910.2
spore cortex biosynthesis protein yabq	bcere0029_490	Not Available	Positive	43136 - 43762	24964.4
cell division protein	bcere0029_500	Not Available	Positive	43966 - 44118	5923.18
rna binding s1 domain protein	bcere0029_510	Not Available	Positive	44206 - 44694	18125.3
Trna-met	Not Available	Not Available	Positive	44853 - 44926	Not Available
Trna-glu	Not Available	Not Available	Positive	44940 - 45011	Not Available
stage ii sporulation protein e	bcere0029_530	Not Available	Positive	46524 - 47741	45419.7
trna(ile)-lysidine synthase	bcere0029_550	Not Available	Positive	48638 - 49375	28149.2
hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase	bcere0029_560	Not Available	Positive	49375 - 49914	20064.3
ftsh-2 peptidase	bcere0029_570	Not Available	Positive	50153 - 51907	64444.0