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_22130	Not Available	Positive	2147477 - 2147782	11643.2
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_22140	Not Available	Negative	2147841 - 2148026	6832.24
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_22150	Not Available	Positive	2148188 - 2148322	5036.18
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_22160	Not Available	Positive	2148528 - 2148674	5324.63
major facilitator superfamily mfs_1	bcere0029_22170	Not Available	Positive	2148728 - 2149873	40718.8
2,3-dihydro-2,3-dihydroxybenzoate dehydrogenase	bcere0029_22180	Not Available	Positive	2150590 - 2151375	28005.8
isochorismate synthase	bcere0029_22190	Not Available	Positive	2151402 - 2152601	44571.1
2,3-dihydroxybenzoate-amp ligase	bcere0029_22200	Not Available	Positive	2152614 - 2154230	59837.4
isochorismatase	bcere0029_22210	Not Available	Positive	2154261 - 2155154	33557.1
dimodular nonribosomal peptide synthetase	bcere0029_22220	Not Available	Positive	2155188 - 2162345	267992.0