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
transcriptional regulator, xre	bcere0029_22740	Not Available	Positive	2205862 - 2206479	23865.7
transcription regulator	bcere0029_22750	Not Available	Positive	2206655 - 2206945	11242.7
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_22760	Not Available	Positive	2206991 - 2207941	36476.8
stage 0 sporulation regulatory protein	bcere0029_22770	Not Available	Positive	2208333 - 2208482	5917.41
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_22780	Not Available	Positive	2208595 - 2209323	27131.0
protoporphyrinogen oxidase	bcere0029_22790	Not Available	Positive	2209384 - 2210784	52046.4
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_22800	Not Available	Negative	2210851 - 2211399	20812.2
ribosomal-protein-alanine acetyltransferase	bcere0029_22810	Not Available	Positive	2211630 - 2212181	21276.4
cold shock protein	bcere0029_22820	Not Available	Negative	2212223 - 2212408	7135.53
cold shock protein cspb	bcere0029_22830	Not Available	Negative	2212495 - 2212698	7325.53