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
catalase	bcere0029_28670	Not Available	Positive	2756819 - 2758228	53764.7
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_28680	Not Available	Negative	2758263 - 2758790	20682.9
adenine deaminase	bcere0029_28690	Not Available	Negative	2758903 - 2760657	67136.1
d-stereospecific peptide hydrolase	bcere0029_28700	Not Available	Negative	2760952 - 2762118	42200.4
abc transporter permease protein	bcere0029_28710	Not Available	Negative	2762309 - 2763463	42211.7
abc transporter atp-binding protein	bcere0029_28720	Not Available	Negative	2763490 - 2764056	20695.2
periplasmic component of efflux system	bcere0029_28730	Not Available	Negative	2764161 - 2765264	39843.9
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_28740	Not Available	Negative	2765487 - 2765993	19207.7
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_28750	Not Available	Negative	2766306 - 2766590	11560.8
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_28760	Not Available	Negative	2766704 - 2766937	8859.45