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
nudix hydrolase	AK40_RS06835	Not Available	Positive	593900 - 594361	17256.5
ammonia-dependent nad(+) synthetase	AK40_RS06840	Not Available	Negative	594408 - 595226	30102.8
ftsx-like permease family protein	AK40_RS06845	Not Available	Positive	595498 - 597378	71384.1
abrb/maze/spovt family dna-binding domain-containing protein	AK40_RS06850	Not Available	Positive	597495 - 597782	10646.0
serine protease	AK40_RS06855	Not Available	Positive	598057 - 599007	34058.6
arsr/smtb family transcription factor	AK40_RS06860	Not Available	Negative	599048 - 599356	11804.3
aldo/keto reductase	AK40_RS06865	Not Available	Positive	599464 - 600399	34903.4
mfs transporter	AK40_RS06870	Not Available	Positive	600448 - 601623	42765.9
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS06875	Not Available	Negative	601812 - 602036	8584.23
duf4257 domain-containing protein	AK40_RS06880	Not Available	Negative	602121 - 602468	12798.0