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
duf3896 domain-containing protein	AK40_RS06940	Not Available	Negative	612379 - 612570	7738.22
flavin monoamine oxidase family protein	AK40_RS06945	Not Available	Positive	612748 - 614211	55480.8
gnat family n-acetyltransferase	AK40_RS06950	Not Available	Positive	614296 - 614880	22322.8
aldo/keto reductase	AK40_RS06955	Not Available	Negative	614905 - 615807	34023.0
cobw family gtp-binding protein	AK40_RS06960	Not Available	Positive	615972 - 616922	35845.4
gnat family n-acetyltransferase	AK40_RS06965	Not Available	Negative	617019 - 617489	18050.6
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS06970	Not Available	Negative	617944 - 618333	14920.6
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS06975	Not Available	Negative	618421 - 618831	15728.8
wxg100 family type vii secretion target	AK40_RS06980	Not Available	Negative	618848 - 620389	57379.3
metal abc transporter substrate-binding protein	AK40_RS06985	Not Available	Negative	620694 - 621644	35602.1