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
act domain-containing protein	AK40_RS06090	Not Available	Positive	439276 - 439506	8530.44
ketol-acid reductoisomerase	AK40_RS06095	Not Available	Positive	439521 - 440528	37011.3
dihydroxy-acid dehydratase	AK40_RS06100	Not Available	Positive	440575 - 442248	59995.6
threonine ammonia-lyase ilva	AK40_RS06105	Not Available	Positive	442280 - 443542	46915.8
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS06110	Not Available	Negative	443623 - 443850	8988.54
capa family protein	AK40_RS06115	Not Available	Negative	443903 - 445006	41736.8
duf554 domain-containing protein	AK40_RS06120	Not Available	Positive	445219 - 445935	24967.9
gnat family n-acetyltransferase	AK40_RS06125	Not Available	Positive	445951 - 446802	32823.9
multidrug efflux mfs transporter	AK40_RS06130	Not Available	Positive	446971 - 448185	43864.7
doda-type extradiol aromatic ring-opening family dioxygenase	AK40_RS06135	Not Available	Negative	448239 - 449000	28680.2