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
glucose-6-phosphate isomerase	bcere0029_46380	Not Available	Negative	4420720 - 4422072	50369.8
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_46390	Not Available	Positive	4422356 - 4422589	8276.22
rna binding s1 domain protein	bcere0029_46400	Not Available	Negative	4422700 - 4423059	13308.0
alanine transaminase	bcere0029_46410	Not Available	Negative	4423298 - 4424407	40760.4
transcriptional regulator (lrp/asnc family) protein	bcere0029_46420	Not Available	Negative	4424485 - 4424982	18641.7
2-ketogluconate reductase	bcere0029_46430	Not Available	Positive	4425101 - 4426093	36845.2
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_46440	Not Available	Positive	4426269 - 4427042	29705.0
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_46450	Not Available	Negative	4427108 - 4427359	9561.53
aminotransferase, classes i and ii	bcere0029_46460	Not Available	Positive	4427478 - 4428629	43729.3
superoxide dismutase	bcere0029_46470	Not Available	Negative	4428658 - 4429155	17265.4