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_15430	Not Available	Positive	1516184 - 1517476	50201.1
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_15440	Not Available	Positive	1517504 - 1518220	26878.1
chemotaxis protein methyltransferase cher	bcere0029_15450	Not Available	Negative	1518258 - 1519055	31752.1
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_15460	Not Available	Negative	1519080 - 1519577	19366.4
udp-n-acetylenolpyruvoylglucosamine reductase	bcere0029_15470	Not Available	Positive	1519721 - 1520185	17568.5
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_15480	Not Available	Positive	1520202 - 1520654	17966.9
flagellar hook-associated protein flgk	bcere0029_15490	Not Available	Positive	1520672 - 1521970	47560.3
flagellar hook-associated protein 3	bcere0029_15500	Not Available	Positive	1522159 - 1523022	32071.9
flagellar hook-associated protein 2	bcere0029_15510	Not Available	Positive	1523147 - 1524409	46909.1
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_15520	Not Available	Positive	1524432 - 1524800	14569.5