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
beta-lactamase	bcere0029_37970	Not Available	Negative	3661340 - 3662482	43249.7
sensory box/ggdef family protein	bcere0029_37980	Not Available	Negative	3662561 - 3663853	50442.3
nitroreductase	bcere0029_37990	Not Available	Positive	3664185 - 3664802	23014.4
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_38000	Not Available	Positive	3665128 - 3665256	4830.07
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_38010	Not Available	Positive	3665454 - 3665822	13686.9
phosphoenolpyruvate-protein phosphotransferase	bcere0029_38020	Not Available	Negative	3665919 - 3667631	62680.5
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_38030	Not Available	Negative	3667631 - 3667894	9181.99
glucose-specific phosphotransferase enzyme iia component	bcere0029_38040	Not Available	Negative	3668029 - 3670092	74185.1
transcription antiterminator	bcere0029_38050	Not Available	Negative	3670433 - 3671281	32598.8
cof-like hydrolase	bcere0029_38060	Not Available	Positive	3671447 - 3672253	30196.9