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
single-stranded dna-binding protein	bcere0029_20420	Not Available	Positive	1978928 - 1979266	12940.5
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_20430	Not Available	Positive	1979432 - 1980559	42482.2
thioredoxin	bcere0029_20440	Not Available	Positive	1980563 - 1980946	14835.2
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_20450	Not Available	Positive	1981029 - 1981463	15940.1
protein-l-isod(d-d) o-methyltransferase	bcere0029_20460	Not Available	Positive	1981513 - 1982289	29428.2
arginyl-trna synthetase 2	bcere0029_20470	Not Available	Positive	1982589 - 1984277	64550.8
methyltransferase type 12	bcere0029_20480	Not Available	Positive	1985324 - 1986202	33637.5
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_20490	Not Available	Positive	1986623 - 1989253	103069.0
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_20510	Not Available	Positive	1990677 - 1990841	6335.27
isoleucyl-trna synthetase 2	bcere0029_20520	Not Available	Positive	1991232 - 1994333	118404.0