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
ftse (cell-division atp-binding protein)	bcere0029_48930	Not Available	Negative	4646111 - 4646797	25283.7
cytochrome c-551	bcere0029_48940	Not Available	Negative	4647121 - 4647444	11346.6
peptide chain release factor 2	bcere0029_48950	Not Available	Negative	4647903 - 4648883	37296.8
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_48960	Not Available	Negative	4648927 - 4649046	4641.62
protein translocase subunit seca 1	bcere0029_48970	Not Available	Negative	4649145 - 4651652	95031.1
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_48980	Not Available	Negative	4651904 - 4652842	36467.1
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_48990	Not Available	Positive	4652926 - 4653369	16979.2
ribosome-associated factor y	bcere0029_49000	Not Available	Negative	4653474 - 4654016	21021.4
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_49010	Not Available	Positive	4654041 - 4654175	5193.53
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_49020	Not Available	Negative	4654338 - 4654607	9989.76