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
type iii pantothenate kinase	bcere0029_580	Not Available	Positive	52132 - 52920	29148.7
33 kda chaperonin	bcere0029_590	Not Available	Positive	52927 - 53802	31932.0
cysteine synthase	bcere0029_600	Not Available	Positive	53902 - 54843	33446.6
para-aminobenzoate synthase component 1	bcere0029_610	Not Available	Positive	55066 - 56463	53342.5
anthranilate synthase component ii	bcere0029_620	Not Available	Positive	56478 - 57056	21594.1
4-amino-4-deoxychorismate lyase	bcere0029_630	Not Available	Positive	57203 - 57922	26870.6
dihydropteroate synthase	bcere0029_640	Not Available	Positive	57924 - 58757	30655.2
dihydroneopterin aldolase	bcere0029_650	Not Available	Positive	58782 - 59120	12958.4
transcriptional regulator xre	bcere0029_660	Not Available	Positive	59584 - 59787	7553.17
pp_00064	bcere0029_670	Not Available	Positive	59790 - 60809	Not Available