Bacillus cereus 03BB108

Gram-positiveRodMotileAerobe

Kingdom

Bacillati

Phylum

Bacillota

Class

Bacilli

Order

Caryophanales

Family

Bacillaceae

Genus

Bacillus

Description

Bacillus cereus 03BB108 is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that typically arranges itself in chains. This strain thrives optimally at a temperature of 25.0°C and is classified as an aerobe, indicating its requirement for oxygen for growth and metabolism. Bacillus cereus species are known for their ability to inhabit diverse environments, and strain 03BB108 is no exception, being found in multiple habitats. This versatility suggests a significant ecological role, potentially contributing to nutrient cycling in various ecosystems. The rod shape and chain arrangement may enhance its survival in these diverse conditions, facilitating effective colonization and interaction with other microbial communities. Understanding the specific ecological niches that Bacillus cereus 03BB108 occupies can provide insights into its biological interactions and potential applications in biotechnology or environmental microbiology.

Taxonomy

Kingdom	Bacillati
Phylum	Bacillota
Class	Bacilli
Order	Caryophanales
Family	Bacillaceae
Genus	Bacillus
Species	Bacillus cereus
Strain	03BB108

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 03BB108 plasmid pBFI_4, complete sequence.

NZ_CP009638.1 NZ_CP009639.1 NZ_CP009637.1 NZ_CP009635.1 NZ_CP009640.1

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

26 genes

Non-Coding Genes

61 genes

# of Chromosomes/Plasmids

Genes

Name	Locus Tag	UniProt ID	Strand Orientation	Gene Start/End	Protein Molecular Weight
response regulator	AK40_RS05880	Not Available	Positive	394791 - 395723	35783.1
dead/deah box helicase	AK40_RS05885	Not Available	Positive	395841 - 399035	122168.0
duf3934 domain-containing protein	AK40_RS05890	Not Available	Negative	399127 - 399261	4792.9
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS33775	Not Available	Positive	399362 - 399535	6647.38
aspartate--ammonia ligase	AK40_RS05905	Not Available	Positive	399996 - 400979	38089.3
helix-turn-helix domain-containing protein	AK40_RS05910	Not Available	Positive	401121 - 401570	17534.3
aspartate kinase	AK40_RS05915	Not Available	Negative	401758 - 402987	44490.2
doxx-like family protein	AK40_RS05925	Not Available	Positive	403565 - 404473	35201.3
duf4166 domain-containing protein	AK40_RS05930	Not Available	Positive	404477 - 405082	24133.1
yndj family protein	AK40_RS05935	Not Available	Positive	405088 - 406713	61972.6