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_38570	Not Available	Positive	3713967 - 3714968	38465.7
radical sam enzyme, cfr	bcere0029_38580	Not Available	Positive	3715085 - 3716404	46365.3
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_38590	Not Available	Negative	3716428 - 3717354	34665.6
acetyltransferase, gnat	bcere0029_38600	Not Available	Negative	3717469 - 3717945	18365.6
alpha/beta hydrolase	bcere0029_38610	Not Available	Positive	3718028 - 3718951	35409.3
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_38620	Not Available	Negative	3718962 - 3719207	9447.06
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_38630	Not Available	Positive	3719311 - 3719553	8774.58
ribd (riboflavin-specific deaminase)	bcere0029_38640	Not Available	Positive	3720184 - 3721296	40241.6
riboflavin synthase alpha subunit	bcere0029_38650	Not Available	Positive	3721320 - 3721922	21806.4
3,4-dihydroxy-2-butanone 4-phosphate synthase	bcere0029_38660	Not Available	Positive	3721935 - 3723128	43926.9