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_40080	Not Available	Negative	3838650 - 3839024	14295.9
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_40090	Not Available	Negative	3839120 - 3839419	11517.0
udp-n-acetylglucosamine--n-acetylmuramyl- (pentapeptide) pyrophosphoryl-undecaprenol n-acetylglucosamine transferase	bcere0029_40100	Not Available	Negative	3839628 - 3840686	39267.8
methionine synthase	bcere0029_40110	Not Available	Negative	3840705 - 3844103	126061.0
methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase	bcere0029_40120	Not Available	Negative	3844103 - 3845935	67228.5
cystathionine gamma-synthase / cysteine synthase	bcere0029_40130	Not Available	Positive	3846405 - 3847634	45888.8
cystathionine beta-lyase	bcere0029_40140	Not Available	Positive	3847997 - 3848794	28698.4
isochorismatase	bcere0029_40150	Not Available	Positive	3848957 - 3849469	19928.7
transcriptional regulator, arsr	bcere0029_40160	Not Available	Positive	3849855 - 3850157	11348.1
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_40170	Not Available	Negative	3850302 - 3851414	43256.5