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
transcriptional regulator, xre	bcere0029_45870	Not Available	Positive	4363024 - 4363482	17870.6
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_45880	Not Available	Positive	4363640 - 4363939	11353.2
alkaline phosphatase like protein	bcere0029_45890	Not Available	Negative	4364011 - 4364610	22368.2
rrna adenine dimethylase	bcere0029_45900	Not Available	Negative	4364610 - 4365212	23249.7
efflux abc transporter, permease protein	bcere0029_45910	Not Available	Negative	4365332 - 4367209	70352.3
efflux abc transporter, atp-binding protein	bcere0029_45920	Not Available	Negative	4367268 - 4368038	28209.1
transcriptional regulator, arac	bcere0029_45930	Not Available	Positive	4368346 - 4369218	32875.0
abc transporter permease protein	bcere0029_45940	Not Available	Negative	4369284 - 4370822	56804.6
abc transporter, atp-binding protein	bcere0029_45950	Not Available	Negative	4370848 - 4371564	26294.1
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_45960	Not Available	Negative	4371725 - 4372219	18787.9