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
abc transporter atp-binding protein	AK40_RS06635	Not Available	Positive	553927 - 555687	64939.6
envelope stress response regulator transcription factor hitr	AK40_RS06640	Not Available	Positive	555776 - 556453	25984.7
envelope stress sensor histidine kinase hits	AK40_RS06645	Not Available	Positive	556450 - 557523	41216.2
duf3139 domain-containing protein	AK40_RS06650	Not Available	Negative	557548 - 558135	23111.2
3-ketoacyl-acp reductase	AK40_RS06655	Not Available	Positive	558332 - 559051	25165.4
o-methyltransferase	AK40_RS06660	Not Available	Positive	559201 - 559872	24882.5
aminoglycoside 6-adenylyltransferase	AK40_RS06665	Not Available	Positive	560007 - 560879	34104.9
peptidoglycan-n-acetylglucosamine deacetylase	AK40_RS06670	Not Available	Positive	560997 - 561824	31581.3
sdpi family protein	AK40_RS06675	Not Available	Positive	561896 - 562234	12857.5
nudix hydrolase	AK40_RS06680	Not Available	Negative	562282 - 562890	23726.9