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
chorismate synthase	bcere0029_14220	Not Available	Positive	1397291 - 1398463	42416.9
3-dehydroquinate synthase	bcere0029_14230	Not Available	Positive	1398463 - 1399548	40196.7
histidinol-phosphate aminotransferase 1	bcere0029_14240	Not Available	Positive	1399648 - 1400778	42203.8
3-phosphoshikimate 1-carboxyvinyltransferase	bcere0029_14250	Not Available	Positive	1400936 - 1402210	45338.1
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_14260	Not Available	Positive	1402320 - 1403582	48535.2
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_14270	Not Available	Positive	1403599 - 1404192	23710.5
hypothetical cytosolic protein	bcere0029_14280	Not Available	Positive	1404328 - 1404801	18817.7
menaquinol-cytochrome c reductase iron-sulfur subunit	bcere0029_14290	Not Available	Positive	1404946 - 1405458	18862.7
menaquinol-cytochrome c reductase cytochrome b subunit	bcere0029_14300	Not Available	Positive	1405459 - 1406133	25649.9
menaquinol-cytochrome c reductase cytochrome b/c subunit	bcere0029_14310	Not Available	Positive	1406177 - 1406944	28273.6