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
cof	bcere0029_44830	Not Available	Positive	4276662 - 4277084	16103.0
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_44850	Not Available	Positive	4277446 - 4277880	15734.4
leucyl-trna synthetase	bcere0029_44860	Not Available	Negative	4278328 - 4280736	91424.4
multidrug resistance protein	bcere0029_44870	Not Available	Negative	4281209 - 4281604	14299.2
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_44890	Not Available	Negative	4282589 - 4282705	4285.32
trka domain protein	bcere0029_44910	Not Available	Negative	4283816 - 4284313	18459.3
site-specific recombinase, phage integrase	bcere0029_44920	Not Available	Negative	4284355 - 4284921	21684.1
abc transporter, permease protein	bcere0029_44930	Not Available	Negative	4285262 - 4287103	69059.2
abc transporter-related protein	bcere0029_44940	Not Available	Negative	4287139 - 4287900	27450.0
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_44950	Not Available	Negative	4288187 - 4289209	38187.5