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
gtpase hflx	AK40_RS05990	Not Available	Positive	417882 - 419141	47660.1
peptide abc transporter substrate-binding protein	AK40_RS05995	Not Available	Negative	419183 - 420823	61227.6
mfs transporter	AK40_RS06000	Not Available	Positive	421046 - 422257	43558.7
cysteine synthase a	AK40_RS06005	Not Available	Positive	422268 - 423185	32802.8
gnat family n-acetyltransferase	AK40_RS06010	Not Available	Positive	423263 - 423775	19449.0
duf4037 domain-containing protein	AK40_RS06015	Not Available	Positive	423857 - 424681	32226.7
putative polysaccharide biosynthesis protein	AK40_RS06020	Not Available	Negative	424720 - 426354	58739.7
sodium-dependent transporter	AK40_RS06025	Not Available	Positive	427099 - 428436	48398.2
polysaccharide deacetylase family protein	AK40_RS06030	Not Available	Negative	428476 - 429180	26595.1
cd3324 family protein	AK40_RS06035	Not Available	Positive	429511 - 429774	10049.2