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_30610	Not Available	Negative	2946652 - 2947674	39329.5
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_30620	Not Available	Negative	2947934 - 2948065	5106.45
smi1 / knr4	bcere0029_30630	Not Available	Negative	2948439 - 2948891	17734.4
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_30640	Not Available	Negative	2948906 - 2949274	14041.5
caax amino terminal protease	bcere0029_30650	Not Available	Negative	2949397 - 2950278	32316.0
erythromycin esterase	bcere0029_30660	Not Available	Positive	2950629 - 2951963	50412.7
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_30670	Not Available	Positive	2952088 - 2952750	25889.5
two-component protein kinase	bcere0029_30680	Not Available	Positive	2952874 - 2954652	67732.9
penicillin acylase (penicillin amidase)	bcere0029_30690	Not Available	Negative	2954912 - 2957179	85342.6
molybdate metabolism regulator	bcere0029_30700	Not Available	Negative	2957410 - 2960790	130599.0