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_45670	Not Available	Negative	4346267 - 4346431	5855.25
ferrous iron transport protein b	bcere0029_45680	Not Available	Negative	4346451 - 4348424	72631.8
ferrous iron transport protein a	bcere0029_45690	Not Available	Negative	4348436 - 4348663	8369.65
thiamine transporter	bcere0029_45700	Not Available	Positive	4349025 - 4349705	24822.8
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_45710	Not Available	Negative	4349914 - 4351716	69246.4
two-component response regulator	bcere0029_45720	Not Available	Negative	4351764 - 4352453	26336.6
lpxtg-site transpeptidase	bcere0029_45730	Not Available	Negative	4352508 - 4353077	21346.2
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_45740	Not Available	Negative	4353218 - 4353505	10132.4
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_45750	Not Available	Positive	4353524 - 4353742	7982.72
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_45760	Not Available	Negative	4354415 - 4354636	8058.45