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_15230	Not Available	Positive	1500981 - 1501460	18033.9
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_15240	Not Available	Positive	1501610 - 1501927	11805.7
cr(vi) reductase	bcere0029_15250	Not Available	Positive	1502084 - 1502845	28933.8
rna polymerase, sigma-24 subunit, ecf subfamily	bcere0029_15260	Not Available	Positive	1503021 - 1503566	21687.2
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_15270	Not Available	Positive	1503568 - 1504179	23702.2
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_15280	Not Available	Negative	1504402 - 1505127	27138.8
permease	bcere0029_15290	Not Available	Negative	1505301 - 1506521	45056.9
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_15300	Not Available	Negative	1506541 - 1506990	17091.3
permease	bcere0029_15310	Not Available	Negative	1507119 - 1508342	45640.2
glyoxalase/bleomycin resistance protein/dioxygenase	bcere0029_15320	Not Available	Negative	1508348 - 1508815	18138.9