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
capsular polysaccharide biosynthesis	bcere0029_56890	Not Available	Negative	5415245 - 5415745	17925.9
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_56910	Not Available	Positive	5417684 - 5418169	18499.7
stage v sporulation protein ac	bcere0029_56920	Not Available	Positive	5418199 - 5418675	17227.2
stage v sporulation protein ad-like protein	bcere0029_56930	Not Available	Positive	5418676 - 5419692	36228.3
sporulation stage v protein ae	bcere0029_56940	Not Available	Positive	5419746 - 5420039	9822.18
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_56950	Not Available	Positive	5420109 - 5420255	5599.64
spore germination protein xa	bcere0029_56970	Not Available	Positive	5421011 - 5421703	25464.6
germination protein, ger(x)c	bcere0029_56980	Not Available	Positive	5421751 - 5422854	42673.4
spore germination protein	bcere0029_56990	Not Available	Positive	5423688 - 5424857	44350.2
cell surface protein	bcere0029_57000	Not Available	Negative	5425185 - 5440217	522517.0