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_15530	Not Available	Positive	1524850 - 1525062	8056.85
flagellar basal-body rod protein	bcere0029_15540	Not Available	Positive	1525323 - 1525856	20052.0
flagellar basal-body rod protein flgc	bcere0029_15550	Not Available	Positive	1525877 - 1526290	15129.8
flagellar hook-basal body complex	bcere0029_15560	Not Available	Positive	1526308 - 1526607	11055.4
flagellar m-ring protein flif	bcere0029_15570	Not Available	Positive	1526630 - 1528207	58267.1
flagellar motor switch protein flig	bcere0029_15580	Not Available	Positive	1528224 - 1529228	38033.4
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_15590	Not Available	Positive	1529374 - 1529901	21550.6
flagellum-specific atp synthase	bcere0029_15600	Not Available	Positive	1530057 - 1531187	41931.9
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_15610	Not Available	Positive	1531333 - 1531713	15131.5
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_15620	Not Available	Positive	1531715 - 1532080	14021.1