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_34370	Not Available	Negative	3313243 - 3314517	48182.1
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_34380	Not Available	Positive	3314610 - 3315233	23306.2
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_34390	Not Available	Positive	3315333 - 3315470	5195.99
stage v sporulation protein k	bcere0029_34400	Not Available	Negative	3315503 - 3316459	36769.6
phage integrase	bcere0029_34410	Not Available	Positive	3316666 - 3317688	40022.5
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_34420	Not Available	Negative	3317822 - 3317986	5793.56
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_34440	Not Available	Negative	3318462 - 3318683	7764.43
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_34450	Not Available	Negative	3318793 - 3319017	8646.53
trna delta(2)-isopentenylpyrophosphate transferase	bcere0029_34460	Not Available	Negative	3319039 - 3319992	36543.8
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_34470	Not Available	Positive	3320221 - 3320418	7559.85