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
2,3-bisphosphoglycerate-dependent phosphoglycerate mutase	bcere0029_34680	Not Available	Negative	3339382 - 3340089	27443.5
cadmium efflux system accessory protein	bcere0029_34690	Not Available	Negative	3340156 - 3340530	14109.0
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_34700	Not Available	Negative	3340700 - 3341518	30785.6
abc transporter	bcere0029_34710	Not Available	Negative	3341534 - 3342355	30732.2
ferrichrome abc transporter permease	bcere0029_34720	Not Available	Negative	3342370 - 3343362	35574.1
iron-uptake system permease protein feub	bcere0029_34730	Not Available	Negative	3343385 - 3344392	35633.0
iron-uptake system iron-binding protein	bcere0029_34740	Not Available	Negative	3344420 - 3345385	35543.0
exodeoxyribonuclease	bcere0029_34750	Not Available	Negative	3345696 - 3346454	29625.2
methylphosphotriester-dna alkyltransferase	bcere0029_34760	Not Available	Positive	3346609 - 3347214	23888.5
methylated-dna--protein-cysteine methyltransferase	bcere0029_34770	Not Available	Positive	3347381 - 3347719	12670.5