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_57630	Not Available	Negative	5496544 - 5497020	17728.5
dna integration/recombination/inversion protein	bcere0029_57640	Not Available	Positive	5497413 - 5498039	24575.9
transposase, tn3	bcere0029_57650	Not Available	Positive	5498042 - 5501089	118839.0
transposon tn1546 resolvase	bcere0029_57660	Not Available	Positive	5501710 - 5502204	19159.3
transcriptional activator, arac	bcere0029_57670	Not Available	Positive	5502317 - 5503162	32479.8
transposon tn1546 resolvase	bcere0029_57680	Not Available	Positive	5503356 - 5503865	19654.8
spore germination protein	bcere0029_57690	Not Available	Positive	5505127 - 5506137	36289.4
Trna-val	Not Available	Not Available	Positive	5506864 - 5506939	Not Available
Trna-thr	Not Available	Not Available	Positive	5506944 - 5507019	Not Available
Trna-lys	Not Available	Not Available	Positive	5507033 - 5507108	Not Available