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_24000	Not Available	Positive	2327764 - 2328078	11558.0
aminoglycoside n(6')-acetyltransferase	bcere0029_24010	Not Available	Positive	2328494 - 2328757	10327.7
uridine kinase	bcere0029_24020	Not Available	Positive	2328796 - 2329365	21561.8
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_24030	Not Available	Positive	2329451 - 2330098	24526.3
dinb	bcere0029_24040	Not Available	Positive	2330101 - 2330559	18130.7
d-alanyl-d-alanine carboxypeptidase	bcere0029_24050	Not Available	Negative	2330614 - 2331630	38345.3
sensor histidine kinase	bcere0029_24080	Not Available	Negative	2333056 - 2333754	26636.4
hydrolase (had superfamily)	bcere0029_24090	Not Available	Positive	2333945 - 2334439	19530.4
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_24100	Not Available	Positive	2334452 - 2335126	27404.6
phosphorylase	bcere0029_24110	Not Available	Positive	2335138 - 2335860	27163.9