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
short-chain fatty acids transporter	bcere0029_30920	Not Available	Positive	2979840 - 2981186	48198.0
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_30930	Not Available	Negative	2981366 - 2981647	11022.5
nadph dehydrogenase	bcere0029_30940	Not Available	Negative	2981725 - 2982300	22417.6
swim zinc finger containing protein	bcere0029_30950	Not Available	Negative	2982330 - 2982713	14529.5
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_30960	Not Available	Negative	2982978 - 2983190	8181.88
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_30970	Not Available	Positive	2983559 - 2983750	7429.64
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_30980	Not Available	Negative	2983781 - 2984503	27967.8
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_30990	Not Available	Negative	2984697 - 2985320	23338.1
abc transporter atp-binding protein	bcere0029_31000	Not Available	Negative	2985371 - 2986768	53382.9
cobalt transport protein	bcere0029_31010	Not Available	Negative	2987005 - 2987811	31028.6