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
transposase	bcere0029_57530	Not Available	Positive	5487417 - 5487833	16210.6
transposase	bcere0029_57540	Not Available	Positive	5487992 - 5488750	29718.3
sulfate adenylyltransferase	bcere0029_57550	Not Available	Positive	5489363 - 5490553	45177.7
adenylyl-sulfate kinase	bcere0029_57560	Not Available	Positive	5490776 - 5491378	22995.8
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_57570	Not Available	Positive	5492023 - 5492838	32709.3
serine/threonine-protein kinase pkn1	bcere0029_57580	Not Available	Positive	5492954 - 5493538	22332.3
haloacid dehalogenase-like hydrolase	bcere0029_57590	Not Available	Positive	5493597 - 5494253	25232.6
methyltransferase type 11	bcere0029_57600	Not Available	Positive	5494374 - 5495174	30860.2
alpha/beta hydrolase fold protein	bcere0029_57610	Not Available	Negative	5495551 - 5496132	22018.1
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_57620	Not Available	Negative	5496304 - 5496507	7369.02