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
metallo-beta-lactamase	bcere0029_40180	Not Available	Negative	3851424 - 3852143	26366.3
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_40190	Not Available	Positive	3852224 - 3852397	6228.9
glucokinase	bcere0029_40200	Not Available	Negative	3852479 - 3853462	34458.8
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_40210	Not Available	Negative	3853482 - 3853682	7829.5
5-formyltetrahydrofolate cyclo-ligase	bcere0029_40220	Not Available	Negative	3853786 - 3854364	22237.0
nucleotidyl transferase	bcere0029_40230	Not Available	Negative	3854689 - 3857040	89351.6
phosphate transport system protein phou	bcere0029_40240	Not Available	Negative	3857341 - 3857997	24920.0
phosphate import atp-binding protein pstb	bcere0029_40250	Not Available	Negative	3858223 - 3859065	31715.1
abc transporter permease protein	bcere0029_40260	Not Available	Negative	3859067 - 3859927	31651.7
abc-type phosphate transport system permease component	bcere0029_40270	Not Available	Negative	3859935 - 3860747	29302.8