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
spore coat protein	AK40_RS07085	Not Available	Positive	639044 - 639502	18301.0
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS07090	Not Available	Positive	639689 - 639868	6555.65
nad(p)-dependent oxidoreductase	AK40_RS07095	Not Available	Positive	639970 - 640590	22556.0
duf456 domain-containing protein	AK40_RS07100	Not Available	Negative	640615 - 641097	17851.8
hemolysin family protein	AK40_RS07105	Not Available	Negative	641099 - 642406	49182.9
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS07110	Not Available	Negative	642615 - 643484	33135.5
cyclic di-amp binding protein cbpa	AK40_RS07115	Not Available	Positive	643741 - 644388	24787.0
branched-chain amino acid transport system ii carrier protein brnq4	AK40_RS07120	Not Available	Positive	644827 - 646164	47666.0
chaperone csaa	AK40_RS07125	Not Available	Positive	646231 - 646560	11906.4
duf1572 domain-containing protein	AK40_RS07130	Not Available	Positive	646578 - 647105	20448.2