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
Head-tail joining protein	bcere0029_20240	Not Available	Positive	1958322 - 1958756	15964.3
Putative structure protein	bcere0029_20250	Not Available	Positive	1958777 - 1959112	12922.2
Major tail protein, phi13 family	bcere0029_20260	Not Available	Positive	1959113 - 1959703	21868.8
Conserved phage protein	bcere0029_20270	Not Available	Positive	1959752 - 1960069	11568.7
Hypothetical protein	bcere0029_20280	Not Available	Positive	1960162 - 1960275	4393.04
Putative phage tail tape measure protein	bcere0029_20290	Not Available	Positive	1960291 - 1964139	139263.0
Putative phage tail protein	bcere0029_20300	Not Available	Positive	1964205 - 1965644	54945.6
Minor structural protein	bcere0029_20310	Not Available	Positive	1965671 - 1968730	115282.0
Attr	Not Available	Not Available	Positive	1968815 - 1968828	Not Available
Transglycosylase	bcere0029_52340	Not Available	Negative	4988235 - 4988498	10438.7