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
bacillolysin / insecticidal delta-endotoxin protein	bcere0029_25600	Not Available	Negative	2480981 - 2481562	21109.4
acetyltransferase, gnat	bcere0029_25620	Not Available	Negative	2482333 - 2482845	19365.5
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_25630	Not Available	Negative	2482858 - 2483235	13884.7
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_25640	Not Available	Negative	2483319 - 2483459	5485.28
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_25650	Not Available	Negative	2483518 - 2483928	14706.8
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_25660	Not Available	Negative	2483943 - 2485283	50031.4
spore cortex-lytic enzyme	bcere0029_25670	Not Available	Negative	2485299 - 2486078	28243.8
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_25680	Not Available	Positive	2486223 - 2486555	13012.0
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_25690	Not Available	Negative	2486612 - 2487247	23705.7
6-aminohexanoate-dimer hydrolase	bcere0029_25700	Not Available	Negative	2487268 - 2488200	36019.3