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
gcn5-related n-acetyltransferase	bcere0029_17080	Not Available	Positive	1671740 - 1672183	16823.3
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_17090	Not Available	Positive	1672211 - 1672570	13761.1
5-methylthioadenosine/s-adenosylhomocysteine deaminase	bcere0029_17100	Not Available	Positive	1672624 - 1673949	48829.4
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_17110	Not Available	Positive	1674242 - 1674376	4441.08
holin	bcere0029_17120	Not Available	Positive	1674512 - 1674649	4926.72
cell wall hydrolase/autolysin	bcere0029_17130	Not Available	Positive	1674649 - 1675422	28063.9
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_17140	Not Available	Positive	1675601 - 1675846	9825.04
oligopeptide transporter, periplasmic-binding protein	bcere0029_17150	Not Available	Positive	1676029 - 1677657	62313.1
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_17160	Not Available	Positive	1678121 - 1678921	31012.7
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_17170	Not Available	Positive	1678975 - 1679847	31549.8