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
branched-chain amino acid transport protein	bcere0029_15830	Not Available	Positive	1550129 - 1550827	24962.2
branched-chain amino acid transport	bcere0029_15840	Not Available	Positive	1550875 - 1551129	9614.39
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_15850	Not Available	Positive	1551192 - 1551362	6484.34
vanz	bcere0029_15860	Not Available	Negative	1551445 - 1552158	27613.8
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_15870	Not Available	Negative	1552928 - 1553158	9162.64
dienelactone hydrolase	bcere0029_15880	Not Available	Negative	1553298 - 1553891	22624.0
jemb	bcere0029_15890	Not Available	Negative	1553895 - 1554230	12933.2
small, acid-soluble spore protein h	bcere0029_15900	Not Available	Negative	1554417 - 1554596	6628.82
transcriptional regulator, xre	bcere0029_15910	Not Available	Negative	1554666 - 1555880	47265.4
permease	bcere0029_15920	Not Available	Positive	1555999 - 1557267	45718.1