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
ser/thr protein phosphatase	bcere0029_34580	Not Available	Negative	3331101 - 3331901	30329.7
uncharacterized transporter	bcere0029_34590	Not Available	Positive	3332191 - 3333006	29652.1
dna-binding protein hu	bcere0029_34600	Not Available	Positive	3333148 - 3333420	9699.68
acetyltransferase	bcere0029_34610	Not Available	Negative	3333441 - 3333920	18783.5
copper-exporting p-type atpase a	bcere0029_34620	Not Available	Negative	3334083 - 3336503	86879.2
copper chaperone copz	bcere0029_34630	Not Available	Negative	3336599 - 3336805	7323.69
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_34640	Not Available	Negative	3337009 - 3337311	11306.6
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_34650	Not Available	Negative	3337603 - 3337830	8472.11
cation diffusion facilitator family transporter	bcere0029_34660	Not Available	Negative	3338090 - 3339073	35808.1
ferredoxin	bcere0029_34670	Not Available	Negative	3339081 - 3339326	8891.0