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
cardiolipin synthetase	bcere0029_16450	Not Available	Positive	1604795 - 1606006	46977.7
uridylate kinase	bcere0029_16460	Not Available	Negative	1606060 - 1606803	27329.0
proton glutamate symport protein	bcere0029_16470	Not Available	Positive	1607182 - 1608453	45246.0
aspartate ammonia-lyase	bcere0029_16480	Not Available	Positive	1608478 - 1609917	52358.4
nad-dependent malic enzyme 2	bcere0029_16490	Not Available	Positive	1609962 - 1611704	63482.2
sensor histidine kinase	bcere0029_16500	Not Available	Positive	1611828 - 1613066	46944.6
sensory transduction protein glnl	bcere0029_16510	Not Available	Positive	1613069 - 1614001	35965.3
helicase, swf/snf	bcere0029_16520	Not Available	Positive	1614120 - 1617314	122063.0
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_16530	Not Available	Negative	1617466 - 1617600	4735.8
aspartate--ammonia ligase	bcere0029_16540	Not Available	Positive	1618339 - 1619322	38166.3