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
sh3 domain-containing protein	AK40_RS06385	Not Available	Positive	501235 - 502929	61301.2
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS06390	Not Available	Negative	503110 - 503655	20199.7
dna topoisomerase iii	AK40_RS06395	Not Available	Positive	503989 - 506133	81591.3
duf4153 domain-containing protein	AK40_RS06400	Not Available	Positive	506403 - 507650	46951.4
arsenic resistance protein	AK40_RS06405	Not Available	Negative	507777 - 508742	35808.9
fmn-dependent nadh-azoreductase	AK40_RS06410	Not Available	Positive	509037 - 509729	25550.3
branched-chain amino acid transport system ii carrier protein	AK40_RS06415	Not Available	Positive	509969 - 511327	47948.5
voc family protein	AK40_RS06420	Not Available	Positive	511411 - 511830	15749.8
copper resistance copc/copd family protein	AK40_RS06425	Not Available	Positive	512160 - 513809	61764.6
ycni family protein	AK40_RS06430	Not Available	Positive	513921 - 514541	22596.2