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
phenylacetic acid degradation protein paad	bcere0029_47790	Not Available	Positive	4540246 - 4540563	11609.0
neutral protease b	bcere0029_47800	Not Available	Negative	4540607 - 4542271	60852.2
pirin	bcere0029_47810	Not Available	Negative	4542463 - 4543170	27005.7
transcriptional regulator (marr family)	bcere0029_47820	Not Available	Negative	4543213 - 4543623	16178.4
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_47830	Not Available	Negative	4543738 - 4544172	17523.8
na+/h+ antiporter napa-like protein	bcere0029_47840	Not Available	Negative	4544367 - 4545566	42890.2
trka domain protein	bcere0029_47850	Not Available	Negative	4545567 - 4546139	21894.6
sodium/alanine symporter	bcere0029_47860	Not Available	Positive	4546551 - 4547915	49471.2
general stress protein 20u	bcere0029_47870	Not Available	Positive	4548126 - 4548566	16899.3
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_47890	Not Available	Positive	4549078 - 4549293	7976.05