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_25910	Not Available	Negative	2504994 - 2505473	18557.7
short-chain dehydrogenase/reductase sdr	bcere0029_25920	Not Available	Positive	2505632 - 2506507	32933.0
glutamate-rich protein grpb	bcere0029_25930	Not Available	Positive	2506548 - 2507066	20557.7
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_25940	Not Available	Negative	2507139 - 2507498	13954.7
phosphohydrolase (mutt/nudix family protein)	bcere0029_25950	Not Available	Negative	2507541 - 2508005	18341.8
cpsh domain protein	bcere0029_25960	Not Available	Negative	2508010 - 2508126	4694.77
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_25970	Not Available	Negative	2508402 - 2509178	29662.0
hit family hydrolase	bcere0029_25980	Not Available	Negative	2509210 - 2509701	18602.2
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_25990	Not Available	Negative	2509798 - 2509971	6006.67
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_26000	Not Available	Positive	2510196 - 2510432	9012.79