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
phosphoglycerate mutase	bcere0029_16040	Not Available	Positive	1567020 - 1567595	22681.2
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_16050	Not Available	Positive	1567685 - 1568059	14486.8
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_16060	Not Available	Negative	1568078 - 1569010	35269.4
transcriptional regulator, marr	bcere0029_16070	Not Available	Negative	1569284 - 1569694	15972.2
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_16080	Not Available	Positive	1569819 - 1570646	31850.1
asparagine synthetase	bcere0029_16090	Not Available	Negative	1570693 - 1572516	69453.7
rna polymerase sigma-70 factor, ecf subfamily	bcere0029_16100	Not Available	Positive	1572786 - 1573352	21696.3
ecf-type sigma factor negative effector	bcere0029_16110	Not Available	Positive	1573439 - 1574449	37287.4
glycosyl hydrolase	bcere0029_16120	Not Available	Negative	1574489 - 1575541	39383.8
czcd (cation-efflux system membrane protein)	bcere0029_16130	Not Available	Positive	1575831 - 1576730	32600.3