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_44960	Not Available	Negative	4289408 - 4289557	5622.41
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_44970	Not Available	Negative	4289573 - 4289857	11126.1
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_44980	Not Available	Positive	4290098 - 4291057	36661.8
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_44990	Not Available	Positive	4291093 - 4291626	19566.4
abc transporter, atp-binding protein	bcere0029_45000	Not Available	Positive	4291764 - 4292597	31312.1
abc transporter, permease	bcere0029_45010	Not Available	Positive	4292616 - 4293296	26274.2
amino-acid racemase	bcere0029_45020	Not Available	Positive	4293321 - 4293995	24860.3
sulfite reductase	bcere0029_45030	Not Available	Positive	4294151 - 4295452	49148.0
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_45040	Not Available	Negative	4295584 - 4296618	40158.7
lysophospholipase l2	bcere0029_45050	Not Available	Negative	4296689 - 4297534	32876.8