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
adenylyltransferase	bcere0029_18110	Not Available	Positive	1773357 - 1774229	34295.1
peptidoglycan n-acetylglucosamine deacetylase	bcere0029_18120	Not Available	Positive	1774347 - 1775177	31779.7
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_18130	Not Available	Positive	1775279 - 1775587	11646.9
mutt/nudix	bcere0029_18140	Not Available	Negative	1775640 - 1776248	23782.1
phosphohydrolase (mutt/nudix family protein)	bcere0029_18150	Not Available	Positive	1776330 - 1776968	23989.0
homoserine dehydrogenase	bcere0029_18160	Not Available	Positive	1777940 - 1779235	47396.9
threonine synthase	bcere0029_18170	Not Available	Positive	1779270 - 1780286	35868.8
homoserine kinase	bcere0029_18180	Not Available	Positive	1780292 - 1781176	31810.3
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_18190	Not Available	Positive	1781693 - 1784014	89202.7
transcriptional regulator, lytr	bcere0029_18200	Not Available	Positive	1784366 - 1785373	37804.6