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
polar amino acid abc transporter, inner membrane subunit	bcere0029_5520	Not Available	Positive	563608 - 564252	23632.2
amino-acid permease rocc	bcere0029_5530	Not Available	Positive	564454 - 565881	52328.2
osmc	bcere0029_5540	Not Available	Positive	565883 - 566233	12898.7
transcriptional regulator, deor	bcere0029_5550	Not Available	Negative	566303 - 567244	36089.3
enzyme	bcere0029_5560	Not Available	Positive	567334 - 567873	20550.4
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_5570	Not Available	Negative	567887 - 569278	52734.5
two-component response regulator	bcere0029_5580	Not Available	Negative	569290 - 569967	26460.1
transcriptional regulator, arsr	bcere0029_5590	Not Available	Positive	570139 - 571386	45693.6
antisigma-factor antagonist, stas	bcere0029_5600	Not Available	Positive	571598 - 573013	50506.1
universal stress protein	bcere0029_5610	Not Available	Positive	573079 - 573501	15522.8