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
histidine ammonia-lyase	bcere0029_33960	Not Available	Negative	3274802 - 3276319	55334.8
hut operon positive regulatory protein	bcere0029_33970	Not Available	Negative	3276423 - 3276863	15851.4
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_33980	Not Available	Positive	3277061 - 3278008	36416.8
4-methyl-5(b-hydroxyethyl)-thiazole monophosphate biosynthesis enzyme	bcere0029_33990	Not Available	Negative	3278022 - 3278528	18734.7
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_34000	Not Available	Negative	3278591 - 3279178	23181.8
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_34010	Not Available	Positive	3279423 - 3279719	11675.7
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_34020	Not Available	Positive	3279823 - 3280254	16819.7
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_34030	Not Available	Negative	3280389 - 3280895	19169.5
cytochrome c biogenesis protein transmembrane region	bcere0029_34040	Not Available	Negative	3280986 - 3281693	26209.1
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_34050	Not Available	Negative	3281710 - 3281847	5306.57