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
heat shock protein hsp20	bcere0029_21130	Not Available	Negative	2050798 - 2051262	18006.3
asparagine synthetase	bcere0029_21140	Not Available	Positive	2051480 - 2053381	73389.7
acetyltransferase	bcere0029_21150	Not Available	Positive	2053474 - 2053833	13859.5
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_21160	Not Available	Positive	2053879 - 2054214	13070.8
cell wall hydrolase/autolysin	bcere0029_21170	Not Available	Positive	2054320 - 2055321	36518.8
yfiy (abc transport system substrate-binding protein)	bcere0029_21180	Not Available	Positive	2055601 - 2056518	34347.0
d-alanine aminotransferase	bcere0029_21190	Not Available	Positive	2056599 - 2057525	35935.2
nitroreductase	bcere0029_21200	Not Available	Positive	2057624 - 2058283	24883.0
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_21210	Not Available	Positive	2058535 - 2059023	17689.9
bifunctional pyrazinamidase/nicotinamidase	bcere0029_21220	Not Available	Positive	2059462 - 2060010	20768.5