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_58070	Not Available	Positive	5536660 - 5537220	21496.8
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_58080	Not Available	Positive	5537292 - 5537462	6507.77
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_58090	Not Available	Negative	5537541 - 5537909	14589.3
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_58100	Not Available	Positive	5538097 - 5538873	30389.1
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_58130	Not Available	Negative	5540516 - 5541337	31570.2
spore germination protein xa	bcere0029_58140	Not Available	Negative	5541465 - 5542943	55105.7
spore germination protein xb	bcere0029_58150	Not Available	Negative	5543000 - 5543812	30547.9
abc-transporter	bcere0029_58160	Not Available	Negative	5544520 - 5545197	25152.5
abc transporter permease protein	bcere0029_58170	Not Available	Negative	5545209 - 5546639	51665.3
transcriptional regulator	bcere0029_58180	Not Available	Positive	5547154 - 5547615	17327.9