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
sensor histidine kinase domain containing protein	bcere0029_5420	Not Available	Positive	550413 - 551531	42183.6
dna-binding response regulator	bcere0029_5430	Not Available	Positive	551533 - 552174	24188.5
peptidase vpr	bcere0029_5440	Not Available	Positive	552545 - 556786	153378.0
camelysin	bcere0029_5450	Not Available	Positive	557046 - 557645	21724.5
caax amino terminal protease	bcere0029_5460	Not Available	Positive	557859 - 558530	25584.1
aminoglycoside phosphotransferase	bcere0029_5470	Not Available	Positive	558554 - 559525	37481.3
sodium/alanine symporter	bcere0029_5480	Not Available	Positive	559685 - 561145	51966.9
abc transporter protein	bcere0029_5490	Not Available	Positive	561192 - 562010	30782.8
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_5500	Not Available	Positive	562032 - 562853	30021.2
polar amino acid abc transporter, inner membrane subunit	bcere0029_5510	Not Available	Positive	562951 - 563607	24028.4