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_33660	Not Available	Negative	3247344 - 3247994	24169.9
abc transporter, atp-binding protein	bcere0029_33670	Not Available	Negative	3247995 - 3248849	31458.1
helix-turn-helix domain protein	bcere0029_33680	Not Available	Negative	3248893 - 3249726	31727.3
acetyltransferase	bcere0029_33690	Not Available	Positive	3249804 - 3250151	12715.2
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_33700	Not Available	Positive	3250323 - 3250526	7539.05
high affinity nickel transporter protein	bcere0029_33710	Not Available	Negative	3250614 - 3251540	34214.5
amis/urei family transporter protein	bcere0029_33720	Not Available	Negative	3251587 - 3252210	23280.9
urease accessory protein ured	bcere0029_33730	Not Available	Negative	3252238 - 3253023	30366.4
urease accessory protein ureg	bcere0029_33740	Not Available	Negative	3253056 - 3253673	22768.7
urease accessory protein uref	bcere0029_33750	Not Available	Negative	3253688 - 3254221	20068.3