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
acetylglutamate kinase	bcere0029_38880	Not Available	Negative	3742328 - 3743095	27418.8
arginine biosynthesis bifunctional protein argj beta chain	bcere0029_38890	Not Available	Negative	3743107 - 3744333	44109.2
n-acetyl-gamma-glutamyl-phosphate reductase	bcere0029_38900	Not Available	Negative	3744341 - 3745378	38672.8
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_38910	Not Available	Positive	3745603 - 3745788	7332.94
uncharacterized oxidoreductase yqjq	bcere0029_38920	Not Available	Negative	3745818 - 3746621	29297.9
zn-dependent hydrolase	bcere0029_38930	Not Available	Negative	3746622 - 3747575	35911.1
pyrroline-5-carboxylate reductase	bcere0029_38940	Not Available	Positive	3747741 - 3748580	30238.7
l-serine dehydratase, alpha chain	bcere0029_38950	Not Available	Negative	3748638 - 3749516	29958.4
l-serine dehydratase, beta chain	bcere0029_38960	Not Available	Negative	3749535 - 3750197	23910.8
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_38970	Not Available	Negative	3750240 - 3750386	5272.67