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_2450	Not Available	Negative	234151 - 234528	13853.2
glycerol-1-phosphate prenyltransferase	bcere0029_2460	Not Available	Positive	234825 - 235514	25690.7
atp-dependent dna helicase pcra	bcere0029_2470	Not Available	Positive	235527 - 237770	84558.2
dna ligase	bcere0029_2480	Not Available	Positive	237786 - 239795	75166.5
cams sex pheromone cam373	bcere0029_2490	Not Available	Positive	239869 - 241008	43196.3
integral membrane protein	bcere0029_2500	Not Available	Positive	241011 - 241874	31231.9
1-pyrroline-5-carboxylate dehydrogenase	bcere0029_2510	Not Available	Positive	242028 - 243575	56245.1
isochorismatase	bcere0029_2520	Not Available	Negative	243888 - 244433	20560.8
methionine import atp-binding protein metn 2	bcere0029_2530	Not Available	Positive	244790 - 245911	41995.9
abc transporter, permease protein	bcere0029_2550	Not Available	Positive	246195 - 246566	13005.5