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_20140	Not Available	Positive	1950950 - 1951138	7153.6
Hypothetical protein	bcere0029_20150	Not Available	Positive	1951145 - 1951405	10033.0
Phage protein	bcere0029_20160	Not Available	Positive	1951451 - 1951666	8390.17
Hnh endonuclease	bcere0029_20170	Not Available	Positive	1951827 - 1952033	8028.76
Phage terminase small subunit, p27 family	bcere0029_20180	Not Available	Positive	1952163 - 1952666	18743.8
Terminase large subunit	bcere0029_20190	Not Available	Positive	1952668 - 1954362	64955.4
Portal protein	bcere0029_20200	Not Available	Positive	1954551 - 1955804	47095.2
Prohead clp protease	bcere0029_20210	Not Available	Positive	1955908 - 1956501	21793.9
Major capsid protein	bcere0029_20220	Not Available	Positive	1956513 - 1957712	44644.7
Head-tail connector	bcere0029_20230	Not Available	Positive	1957731 - 1958009	10294.3