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
8-oxo-dgtp diphosphatase	AK40_RS05940	Not Available	Negative	406742 - 407227	19028.9
n-acetylmuramoyl-l-alanine amidase	AK40_RS05945	Not Available	Positive	407403 - 408647	46058.8
s-layer homology domain-containing protein	AK40_RS05950	Not Available	Positive	408968 - 410380	52688.5
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS05955	Not Available	Negative	410588 - 411052	17732.9
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS05960	Not Available	Positive	411317 - 411625	11132.1
carbon starvation protein a	AK40_RS05965	Not Available	Positive	411800 - 413242	52327.0
polyphosphate kinase 2 family protein	AK40_RS05970	Not Available	Positive	413332 - 414144	32338.6
mfs transporter	AK40_RS05975	Not Available	Positive	414333 - 415601	43415.6
ketoacyl-acp synthase iii	AK40_RS05980	Not Available	Negative	415686 - 416669	36087.2
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS05985	Not Available	Positive	416844 - 417398	20467.4