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
flavin monoamine oxidase family protein	AK40_RS06485	Not Available	Positive	523696 - 525132	54323.1
cobw family gtp-binding protein	AK40_RS06490	Not Available	Positive	525239 - 526162	35089.3
s-layer homology domain-containing protein	AK40_RS06495	Not Available	Negative	526273 - 527265	37277.0
tetr/acrr family transcriptional regulator	AK40_RS06500	Not Available	Positive	527624 - 528229	23556.4
o-succinylbenzoate--coa ligase	AK40_RS06505	Not Available	Positive	528244 - 529734	56320.7
maoc family dehydratase	AK40_RS06510	Not Available	Positive	529739 - 530155	15190.6
3-oxoacyl-acp synthase	AK40_RS06515	Not Available	Positive	530155 - 531150	36485.7
substrate-binding domain-containing protein	AK40_RS06520	Not Available	Positive	531332 - 532549	44165.2
abc transporter atp-binding protein	AK40_RS06525	Not Available	Positive	532639 - 533412	28618.1
abc transporter atp-binding protein	AK40_RS06530	Not Available	Positive	533390 - 534091	26336.2