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
endonuclease/exonuclease/phosphatase	bcere0029_48110	Not Available	Negative	4570622 - 4571683	40065.0
protein crcb 1	bcere0029_48120	Not Available	Positive	4572083 - 4572496	14982.7
protein crcb	bcere0029_48130	Not Available	Positive	4572697 - 4572849	5524.02
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_48140	Not Available	Negative	4572882 - 4573121	8941.84
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_48150	Not Available	Negative	4573256 - 4573465	7627.7
spermidine n(1)-acetyltransferase	bcere0029_48160	Not Available	Negative	4573642 - 4574157	20575.5
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_48170	Not Available	Negative	4574300 - 4574704	15906.0
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_48190	Not Available	Negative	4575364 - 4576383	38883.3
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_48200	Not Available	Positive	4577309 - 4578274	36100.4
hth-type transcriptional regulator lrpb	bcere0029_48210	Not Available	Negative	4578546 - 4578977	16422.0