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
methyltransferase	bcere0029_2910	Not Available	Positive	280517 - 281125	24008.2
nadh dehydrogenase	bcere0029_2920	Not Available	Negative	281176 - 282702	54799.8
alkyl hydroperoxide reductase subunit c	bcere0029_2930	Not Available	Negative	282717 - 283280	20721.6
proton-translocating nadh-quinone oxidoreductase, chain n	bcere0029_2940	Not Available	Positive	283898 - 285097	45748.3
translation initiation factor, aif-2bi	bcere0029_2950	Not Available	Positive	285107 - 286150	38167.8
class ii aldolase/adducin	bcere0029_2960	Not Available	Positive	286202 - 286843	23588.2
ferrichrome transport permease	bcere0029_2970	Not Available	Negative	286885 - 287889	35817.5
iron compound abc transporter, permease protein	bcere0029_2980	Not Available	Negative	287889 - 288929	36619.5
ferrichrome-binding periplasmic protein	bcere0029_2990	Not Available	Negative	288978 - 289895	34488.2
fad-dependent pyridine nucleotide-disulphide oxidoreductase	bcere0029_3000	Not Available	Positive	290216 - 291265	38689.1