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
phosphate abc transporter, phosphate-binding protein	bcere0029_40280	Not Available	Negative	3860913 - 3861767	32142.3
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_40290	Not Available	Negative	3861896 - 3862030	5144.35
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_40310	Not Available	Negative	3864376 - 3865653	47750.3
superoxide dismutase	bcere0029_40320	Not Available	Negative	3865778 - 3866389	22650.2
Trna-met	Not Available	Not Available	Positive	3866614 - 3866687	Not Available
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_40330	Not Available	Negative	3866715 - 3866906	7467.37
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_40340	Not Available	Positive	3866926 - 3867693	29072.0
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_40350	Not Available	Positive	3867706 - 3868080	14151.3
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_40360	Not Available	Positive	3868237 - 3869355	40286.8
zinc-specific metallo-regulatory protein	bcere0029_40370	Not Available	Negative	3869435 - 3869848	15958.3