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
gluconokinase	bcere0029_21330	Not Available	Positive	2068358 - 2069896	56595.9
gluconate permease	bcere0029_21340	Not Available	Positive	2069902 - 2071260	47381.1
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_21350	Not Available	Positive	2071279 - 2072175	32902.4
nadph azoreductase	bcere0029_21360	Not Available	Positive	2072329 - 2072865	19364.7
macrolide efflux protein	bcere0029_21370	Not Available	Positive	2072867 - 2074096	45641.8
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_21380	Not Available	Positive	2074217 - 2074717	19250.5
glycine betaine abc transporter, atp-binding protein	bcere0029_21390	Not Available	Positive	2074840 - 2075769	34958.3
glycine betaine/l-proline abc transporter, permease/glycine betaine/l-proline-binding protein	bcere0029_21400	Not Available	Positive	2075773 - 2077284	56068.5
amino acid permease	bcere0029_21410	Not Available	Positive	2077498 - 2078925	51565.9
lema domain protein	bcere0029_21420	Not Available	Positive	2078996 - 2079262	10186.3