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
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_52130	Not Available	Positive	4970811 - 4971308	18626.3
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_52140	Not Available	Negative	4971580 - 4971720	5403.82
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_52150	Not Available	Negative	4972154 - 4972270	4463.86
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_52160	Not Available	Positive	4972359 - 4973612	46944.7
pxo-14-like conserved protein	bcere0029_52170	Not Available	Negative	4973693 - 4973959	10577.8
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_52180	Not Available	Positive	4973964 - 4974095	5224.7
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_52190	Not Available	Negative	4974306 - 4974629	12928.5
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_52200	Not Available	Negative	4974927 - 4975130	7895.7
lipase/acylhydrolase with gdsl-like motif	bcere0029_52210	Not Available	Negative	4975632 - 4976222	22372.6
vanz	bcere0029_52220	Not Available	Negative	4976557 - 4977423	33004.5