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
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_18710	Not Available	Positive	1832670 - 1832813	5339.89
oxidoreductase	bcere0029_18720	Not Available	Positive	1832930 - 1833589	25065.5
nadph dehydrogenase	bcere0029_18730	Not Available	Negative	1833619 - 1834578	35506.0
ogt	bcere0029_18740	Not Available	Positive	1834790 - 1835242	16905.3
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_18750	Not Available	Positive	1835337 - 1836257	35554.9
oligopeptide abc transporter, oligopeptide-binding protein	bcere0029_18760	Not Available	Positive	1836326 - 1838002	63402.9
metallothiol transferase fosb	bcere0029_18770	Not Available	Positive	1838117 - 1838476	14416.0
short chain dehydrogenase	bcere0029_18780	Not Available	Positive	1838489 - 1839034	20407.5
phosphoglycerate mutase	bcere0029_18790	Not Available	Positive	1839048 - 1839659	23216.7
spore coat protein g	bcere0029_18800	Not Available	Negative	1839707 - 1840333	24785.9