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
n-acetylmuramoyl-l-alanine amidase family 2	bcere0029_20320	Not Available	Positive	1969046 - 1970110	39584.6
spore photoproduct lyase	bcere0029_20330	Not Available	Negative	1970416 - 1971429	39567.3
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_20340	Not Available	Negative	1971441 - 1971704	9965.4
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_20350	Not Available	Negative	1971879 - 1972052	6065.51
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_20360	Not Available	Positive	1972326 - 1972688	13399.1
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_20370	Not Available	Negative	1974033 - 1974959	36439.5
hydrolase, hd	bcere0029_20380	Not Available	Positive	1975069 - 1975716	24776.7
abc transporter atp-binding protein	bcere0029_20390	Not Available	Positive	1975719 - 1977608	71275.7
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_20400	Not Available	Positive	1977684 - 1978415	26447.7
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_20410	Not Available	Positive	1978512 - 1978766	9738.93