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

KingdomBacillati
PhylumBacillota
ClassBacilli
OrderCaryophanales
FamilyBacillaceae
GenusBacillus
SpeciesBacillus cereus
StrainAH1272

Profile

Physiology
Gram staining propertiesPositive
ShapeRod
MobilityYes
Flagellar presenceYes
Number of membranes1
Image of Bacillus cereus AH1272
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Ecology, Host, and Life Cycle
Oxygen requirementsAerobe
Optimal temperature25
Temperature rangeMesophilic
HabitatMultiple
Biotic relationshipFree living
Host(s)Not Available
Cell arrangementChains
SporulationNot Available
Energy sourceNot Available
PathogenicityNot Available

Genome Summary

Bacillus cereus AH1272 contig00797, whole genome shotgun sequence.

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

1

Genes

NameLocus TagUniProt IDStrand OrientationGene Start/EndProtein Molecular Weight
teichoic acid linkage unit synthesisbcere0029_49130Not AvailablePositive4664900 - 466597339035.6
peptidoglycan n-acetylglucosamine deacetylasebcere0029_49140Not AvailablePositive4666230 - 466691926585.5
sigma-54 factor interaction domain-containing proteinbcere0029_49150Not AvailablePositive4667024 - 4669699101955.0
chrd domain containing proteinbcere0029_49160Not AvailableNegative4669853 - 467026615293.6
chromate transporterbcere0029_49170Not AvailablePositive4670444 - 467163743343.1
hypothetical proteinbcere0029_49180Not AvailableNegative4671679 - 467238326349.5
glycoside hydrolase, family 4bcere0029_49190Not AvailableNegative4672433 - 467375849232.9
pts system, lichenan oligosaccharide-specific iia componentbcere0029_49200Not AvailableNegative4673762 - 467408511963.4
pts system, lactose/cellobiose family iic subunitbcere0029_49210Not AvailableNegative4674269 - 467557646371.1
pts system, iib componentbcere0029_49220Not AvailableNegative4675593 - 46758659715.98

Displaying genes 4891 – 4900 of 5903 in total

Pathways

0 pathways

No pathways found

No metabolic pathways have been associated with this bacterium yet.

Metabolites

0 records
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No metabolites foundTry different search terms or mass values.

Displaying 0 metabolites

Health Effects

No health effects information available for this bacterium.