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
branched-chain amino acid abc transporter permease	AK40_RS06535	Not Available	Positive	534113 - 534973	30558.5
branched-chain amino acid abc transporter permease	AK40_RS06540	Not Available	Positive	535023 - 535976	35037.2
lysr family transcriptional regulator	AK40_RS06545	Not Available	Negative	536038 - 536826	30198.3
duf4865 family protein	AK40_RS06550	Not Available	Positive	536947 - 537495	21280.4
tautomerase family protein	AK40_RS06555	Not Available	Positive	537532 - 537939	15840.9
carboxymuconolactone decarboxylase family protein	AK40_RS06560	Not Available	Positive	537941 - 538264	12316.1
marr family winged helix-turn-helix transcriptional regulator	AK40_RS06565	Not Available	Positive	538418 - 538861	17313.8
llm class flavin-dependent oxidoreductase	AK40_RS06570	Not Available	Positive	538982 - 540037	38580.1
cytochrome ubiquinol oxidase subunit i	AK40_RS06575	Not Available	Positive	540655 - 542058	53010.9
cytochrome d ubiquinol oxidase subunit ii	AK40_RS06580	Not Available	Positive	542045 - 543061	37911.4