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
transposition regulatory protein tnpb	bcere0029_29770	Not Available	Positive	2859839 - 2861086	48123.9
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_29780	Not Available	Positive	2861734 - 2862024	11447.1
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_29790	Not Available	Positive	2862069 - 2862494	16599.3
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_29800	Not Available	Positive	2862621 - 2863322	22497.6
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_29810	Not Available	Positive	2863579 - 2863779	6564.86
transposase	bcere0029_29820	Not Available	Negative	2864491 - 2864895	15923.5
sodium/proline symporter	bcere0029_29830	Not Available	Negative	2865329 - 2866768	52133.1
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_29840	Not Available	Negative	2866813 - 2866977	6108.62
n-acyl-l-amino acid amidohydrolase	bcere0029_29850	Not Available	Negative	2867026 - 2868213	44015.8
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_29860	Not Available	Negative	2868382 - 2869680	49502.4