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
glycogen phosphorylase	bcere0029_46280	Not Available	Negative	4404818 - 4407226	92950.2
glycogen synthase	bcere0029_46290	Not Available	Negative	4407245 - 4408750	57697.7
glycogen biosynthesis protein glgd	bcere0029_46300	Not Available	Negative	4408813 - 4409847	38745.6
glucose-1-phosphate adenylyltransferase	bcere0029_46310	Not Available	Negative	4409866 - 4410831	36327.1
1,4-alpha-glucan-branching enzyme	bcere0029_46320	Not Available	Negative	4410944 - 4412881	75779.4
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_46330	Not Available	Negative	4412914 - 4413045	5280.29
camelysin (casein-cleaving metalloproteinase)	bcere0029_46340	Not Available	Positive	4413354 - 4413959	22367.9
peptidase vpr	bcere0029_46350	Not Available	Positive	4414007 - 4418230	154777.0
membrane protein, mgtc/sapb	bcere0029_46360	Not Available	Positive	4418442 - 4419122	24945.2
potassium channel	bcere0029_46370	Not Available	Positive	4419504 - 4420211	26214.9