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_47480	Not Available	Positive	4511739 - 4511885	5091.04
d-alanyl-d-alanine carboxypeptidase	bcere0029_47490	Not Available	Positive	4511973 - 4512812	31136.7
l-proline dehydrogenase	bcere0029_47500	Not Available	Negative	4512835 - 4513752	35041.3
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_47510	Not Available	Negative	4514063 - 4514308	9743.58
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_47520	Not Available	Negative	4514356 - 4514658	11194.7
methyl-accepting chemotaxis protein	bcere0029_47530	Not Available	Negative	4514738 - 4516696	71553.3
transcriptional regulator, trmb	bcere0029_47540	Not Available	Positive	4516947 - 4517705	29220.4
cell wall surface anchor	bcere0029_47550	Not Available	Negative	4517737 - 4517979	8765.71
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_47570	Not Available	Negative	4519554 - 4519718	6390.08
major facilitator superfamily mfs_1	bcere0029_47580	Not Available	Negative	4519798 - 4520982	42098.9