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_26520	Not Available	Negative	2554522 - 2554728	7858.08
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_26530	Not Available	Negative	2554818 - 2555267	16098.0
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_26540	Not Available	Positive	2555525 - 2556289	28720.7
glutamate-rich protein grpb	bcere0029_26550	Not Available	Negative	2556416 - 2557102	27275.3
uncharacterized membrane protein yngc	bcere0029_26560	Not Available	Positive	2557233 - 2557838	22454.1
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_26570	Not Available	Negative	2557865 - 2558365	19764.6
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_26580	Not Available	Positive	2558515 - 2558739	8602.3
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_26590	Not Available	Negative	2558781 - 2559962	45608.7
oligopeptide abc transporter, oligopeptide-binding protein	bcere0029_26600	Not Available	Negative	2560282 - 2561904	61943.9
polysugar degrading enzyme	bcere0029_26610	Not Available	Negative	2561925 - 2562926	37225.2