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
chitin-binding domain 3 protein	bcere0029_59250	Not Available	Negative	5649518 - 5650888	49829.1
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_59260	Not Available	Negative	5651187 - 5651348	6541.43
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_59270	Not Available	Positive	5651838 - 5652257	15116.9
small, acid-soluble spore protein c	bcere0029_59280	Not Available	Negative	5652327 - 5652542	7750.21
methyl-accepting chemotaxis sensory transducer	bcere0029_59290	Not Available	Negative	5652745 - 5653485	27841.4
neutral protease	bcere0029_59300	Not Available	Negative	5653716 - 5655386	61846.0
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_59310	Not Available	Positive	5655968 - 5656780	31003.4
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_59320	Not Available	Positive	5656807 - 5657442	24211.1
nlpc/p60 family domain protein	bcere0029_59330	Not Available	Negative	5657984 - 5658508	18672.2
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_59350	Not Available	Positive	5659987 - 5661705	67400.9