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
spore coat protein m	bcere0029_33560	Not Available	Positive	3237621 - 3238001	14549.6
transporter, mfs superfamily	bcere0029_33570	Not Available	Negative	3238052 - 3239290	45003.5
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_33580	Not Available	Negative	3239356 - 3239763	16035.2
threonyl/alanyl trna synthetase sad	bcere0029_33590	Not Available	Positive	3239865 - 3241100	46108.2
mutt/nudix	bcere0029_33600	Not Available	Negative	3241145 - 3241633	18333.3
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_33610	Not Available	Positive	3241693 - 3242274	22446.6
acetyl-coa acetyltransferase	bcere0029_33620	Not Available	Negative	3242283 - 3243317	37312.8
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_33630	Not Available	Negative	3243367 - 3244830	55651.9
bioy	bcere0029_33640	Not Available	Negative	3244896 - 3245516	21599.8
acyl-coa synthetase (amp-forming)/amp-acid ligases ii	bcere0029_33650	Not Available	Negative	3245594 - 3247207	60477.0