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_27250	Not Available	Positive	2615124 - 2615264	5437.56
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_27260	Not Available	Positive	2615292 - 2615435	5755.98
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_27270	Not Available	Positive	2615625 - 2615765	5733.0
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_27280	Not Available	Negative	2615998 - 2617119	41567.6
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_27290	Not Available	Positive	2617233 - 2618054	31667.0
alkanesulfonate monooxygenase	bcere0029_27300	Not Available	Negative	2618518 - 2619630	41158.1
aliphatic sulfonates transport permease protein ssuc	bcere0029_27310	Not Available	Negative	2619706 - 2620554	30993.1
aliphatic sulfonates-binding protein	bcere0029_27320	Not Available	Negative	2620571 - 2621557	36402.9
aliphatic sulfonates import atp-binding protein ssub	bcere0029_27330	Not Available	Negative	2621576 - 2622412	31588.2
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_27340	Not Available	Negative	2622513 - 2623025	19892.8