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_47080	Not Available	Positive	4477133 - 4477636	18922.4
transcriptional activator tipa	bcere0029_47090	Not Available	Negative	4477666 - 4478397	28152.5
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_47100	Not Available	Positive	4478506 - 4479321	30447.1
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_47110	Not Available	Negative	4479345 - 4479740	15712.2
phosphoglycerate mutase family protein	bcere0029_47120	Not Available	Positive	4479924 - 4480478	20942.9
ybak/prolyl-trna synthetase associated region	bcere0029_47130	Not Available	Positive	4480562 - 4481041	18125.5
small multidrug resistance protein	bcere0029_47140	Not Available	Negative	4481057 - 4481392	11668.5
lipoyl synthase	bcere0029_47150	Not Available	Negative	4481459 - 4482355	33702.9
l-ala--d-glu endopeptidase	bcere0029_47160	Not Available	Positive	4482545 - 4483528	37380.5
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_47170	Not Available	Negative	4483572 - 4484210	23399.5