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
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_7700	Not Available	Positive	778104 - 778958	32491.7
nadp-dependent glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase	bcere0029_7710	Not Available	Negative	778986 - 780500	54479.9
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_7720	Not Available	Negative	780685 - 781194	20002.3
abc transporter	bcere0029_7730	Not Available	Positive	781226 - 782815	59089.5
abc transporter	bcere0029_7740	Not Available	Positive	782845 - 784812	73698.4
extracellular solute-binding protein family 3	bcere0029_7750	Not Available	Positive	785120 - 785917	29084.6
amino acid abc transporter	bcere0029_7760	Not Available	Positive	785925 - 786602	25325.7
ycki (abc transporter ycki)	bcere0029_7770	Not Available	Positive	786631 - 787365	27359.5
small, acid-soluble spore protein b	bcere0029_7780	Not Available	Negative	787417 - 787620	7006.29
hypothetical protein	bcere0029_7790	Not Available	Positive	788167 - 788292	4689.61