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
zn-dependent hydrolase	bcere0029_35390	Not Available	Negative	3416757 - 3418427	60980.2
dihydrodipicolinate synthase	bcere0029_35400	Not Available	Negative	3419038 - 3419916	31265.0
aspartokinase 1	bcere0029_35410	Not Available	Negative	3419928 - 3421169	44545.2
aspartate-semialdehyde dehydrogenase	bcere0029_35420	Not Available	Negative	3421184 - 3422230	38022.8
dipicolinate synthase, b chain	bcere0029_35430	Not Available	Negative	3422381 - 3422914	19334.8
dipicolinate synthase, a chain	bcere0029_35440	Not Available	Negative	3422977 - 3423867	32077.0
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_35450	Not Available	Negative	3424050 - 3424301	9544.5
uncharacterized zinc protease ymxg	bcere0029_35460	Not Available	Negative	3424433 - 3425731	49169.3
polysaccharide deacetylase	bcere0029_35470	Not Available	Negative	3425761 - 3426660	34515.9
polyribonucleotide nucleotidyltransferase	bcere0029_35480	Not Available	Negative	3426817 - 3428955	78222.2