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, lytr	bcere0029_5120	Not Available	Negative	513203 - 514219	37950.7
nucleoside permease nupc	bcere0029_5130	Not Available	Negative	514406 - 515587	43174.8
glyoxalase	bcere0029_5140	Not Available	Positive	515646 - 516062	16110.3
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_5150	Not Available	Positive	516171 - 517469	49088.8
aspartate ammonia-lyase	bcere0029_5160	Not Available	Positive	517652 - 519088	52718.0
l-lactate permease	bcere0029_5170	Not Available	Negative	519275 - 520894	57502.0
alkyl hydroperoxide reductase/ thiol specific antioxidant/ mal allergen	bcere0029_5180	Not Available	Negative	521098 - 521385	10836.0
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_5190	Not Available	Positive	522026 - 522313	11214.7
small, acid-soluble spore protein h 1	bcere0029_5200	Not Available	Positive	522517 - 522696	6482.5
amino acid/peptide transporter	bcere0029_5210	Not Available	Negative	522740 - 524089	49044.4