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
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS33785	Not Available	Positive	621912 - 622061	5428.95
oxidoreductase	AK40_RS06995	Not Available	Positive	622177 - 622836	25136.5
nadph dehydrogenase nama	AK40_RS07000	Not Available	Negative	622866 - 623903	38464.8
methylated-dna--[protein]-cysteine s-methyltransferase	AK40_RS07005	Not Available	Positive	624038 - 624490	16865.2
duf2628 domain-containing protein	AK40_RS07010	Not Available	Positive	624498 - 625511	39277.5
peptide abc transporter substrate-binding protein	AK40_RS07015	Not Available	Positive	625588 - 627249	62930.4
fosbx1 family fosfomycin resistance bacillithiol transferase	AK40_RS07020	Not Available	Positive	627308 - 627724	16524.6
short-chain dehydrogenase	AK40_RS07025	Not Available	Positive	627737 - 628282	20685.0
phosphoserine phosphatase 1	AK40_RS07030	Not Available	Positive	628295 - 628906	23201.5
exosporium protein exsb	AK40_RS07035	Not Available	Negative	628952 - 629494	21510.8