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
biotin carboxylase	bcere0029_23900	Not Available	Positive	2317707 - 2319044	49646.8
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_23910	Not Available	Positive	2319050 - 2319286	8647.58
hydroxymethylglutaryl-coa lyase	bcere0029_23920	Not Available	Positive	2319308 - 2320219	33305.8
enoyl-coa hydratase/isomerase	bcere0029_23930	Not Available	Positive	2320224 - 2321012	28569.7
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_23940	Not Available	Positive	2321015 - 2322556	56579.6
acetoacetyl-coa synthase	bcere0029_23950	Not Available	Positive	2322606 - 2324546	72245.4
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_23960	Not Available	Negative	2324989 - 2325189	7072.39
septum formation initiator	bcere0029_23970	Not Available	Negative	2325385 - 2325633	9504.61
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_23980	Not Available	Positive	2326060 - 2326191	4924.85
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_23990	Not Available	Positive	2326812 - 2327288	18749.5