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
transcriptional regulator	bcere0029_59770	Not Available	Positive	5705733 - 5706056	12648.3
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_59780	Not Available	Positive	5706157 - 5706591	16192.5
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_59790	Not Available	Positive	5706592 - 5707401	29193.0
glutathione synthetase	bcere0029_59810	Not Available	Negative	5709161 - 5709388	8557.25
bifunctional glutamate--cysteine ligase/glutathione synthetase	bcere0029_59820	Not Available	Negative	5709431 - 5709559	5001.13
oligopeptide transporter, periplasmic-binding protein	bcere0029_59840	Not Available	Positive	5710212 - 5710754	20410.2
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_59850	Not Available	Positive	5711141 - 5711608	17652.0
oligopeptide-binding protein oppa	bcere0029_59860	Not Available	Negative	5711625 - 5712125	19133.6
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_59880	Not Available	Negative	5713304 - 5713813	19510.9
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_59890	Not Available	Negative	5714148 - 5714711	22904.1