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_54580	Not Available	Positive	5181571 - 5182149	22544.0
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_54590	Not Available	Negative	5182200 - 5182835	23659.7
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_54600	Not Available	Negative	5182835 - 5183464	23970.6
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_54610	Not Available	Negative	5183797 - 5184441	25054.3
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_54620	Not Available	Negative	5184527 - 5186209	63355.6
reverse transcriptase/endonuclease protein	bcere0029_54630	Not Available	Negative	5186270 - 5188069	70126.9
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_54640	Not Available	Negative	5188770 - 5190449	64102.0
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_54650	Not Available	Negative	5190521 - 5190748	8369.34
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_54660	Not Available	Negative	5190764 - 5191885	42600.0
group ii intron reverse transcriptase/maturase pxo1-23	bcere0029_54670	Not Available	Negative	5192030 - 5193958	74880.4