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_26950	Not Available	Positive	2589875 - 2590510	23113.6
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_26960	Not Available	Negative	2590843 - 2591439	22127.0
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_26970	Not Available	Positive	2591842 - 2592162	12042.3
mfs family major facilitator transporter	bcere0029_26980	Not Available	Negative	2592217 - 2593752	55742.9
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_26990	Not Available	Negative	2593776 - 2594489	25944.7
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_27000	Not Available	Negative	2594502 - 2595212	25107.7
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_27010	Not Available	Negative	2595226 - 2595849	24145.6
oligopeptide-binding protein oppa	bcere0029_27020	Not Available	Negative	2596008 - 2597744	68588.1
major facilitator family transporter	bcere0029_27030	Not Available	Positive	2597762 - 2599051	48290.2
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_27040	Not Available	Negative	2599067 - 2599717	23787.8