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
rna polymerase sigma-54 factor	bcere0029_48510	Not Available	Negative	4608664 - 4609971	50199.3
Trna-arg	Not Available	Not Available	Positive	4610227 - 4610305	Not Available
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_48520	Not Available	Positive	4610509 - 4610715	7581.87
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_48530	Not Available	Positive	4610807 - 4611295	18303.5
stage v sporulation protein ac	bcere0029_48540	Not Available	Positive	4611324 - 4611800	17226.2
stage v sporulation protein ad-like protein	bcere0029_48550	Not Available	Positive	4611801 - 4612817	36223.3
sporulation stage v protein ae	bcere0029_48560	Not Available	Positive	4612907 - 4613164	8523.58
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_48570	Not Available	Positive	4613176 - 4613382	7594.07
hpr-like protein crh	bcere0029_48600	Not Available	Negative	4615454 - 4615702	8769.69
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_48610	Not Available	Negative	4615726 - 4616676	36292.2