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
signal peptidase i	bcere0029_24760	Not Available	Positive	2401440 - 2401568	5018.13
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_24770	Not Available	Positive	2401827 - 2403002	44342.6
aspartate racemase	bcere0029_24780	Not Available	Negative	2403052 - 2403735	25389.7
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_24790	Not Available	Positive	2404141 - 2404689	19243.3
abc transporter atp-binding protein	bcere0029_24810	Not Available	Positive	2406181 - 2406405	8300.07
cobalt transport protein	bcere0029_24820	Not Available	Positive	2406422 - 2407198	30031.4
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_24830	Not Available	Positive	2407289 - 2407432	4960.33
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_24840	Not Available	Negative	2407536 - 2408855	50130.3
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_24850	Not Available	Negative	2408903 - 2409784	34007.4
glutamate-rich protein grpb	bcere0029_24860	Not Available	Positive	2409911 - 2410429	20495.7