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
mutt/nudix	bcere0029_25180	Not Available	Positive	2441352 - 2441798	17286.8
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_25190	Not Available	Positive	2441998 - 2442258	9426.02
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_25200	Not Available	Positive	2442370 - 2443398	38918.2
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_25210	Not Available	Positive	2443430 - 2443573	5485.32
major facilitator superfamily mfs_1	bcere0029_25220	Not Available	Positive	2444284 - 2445063	28108.3
mutt/nudix	bcere0029_25240	Not Available	Positive	2445797 - 2446240	16707.3
dna polymerase iii, beta subunit	bcere0029_25250	Not Available	Positive	2446271 - 2447401	41595.3
mutt/nudix	bcere0029_25260	Not Available	Positive	2447472 - 2447939	17985.5
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_25270	Not Available	Positive	2448001 - 2448930	35043.3
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_25280	Not Available	Positive	2449085 - 2449831	28260.0