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
4-hydroxyphenylacetate 3-hydroxylase family protein	AK40_RS07185	Not Available	Positive	655713 - 657185	55760.5
iclr family transcriptional regulator	AK40_RS07190	Not Available	Positive	657336 - 658082	27741.5
fad synthetase family protein	AK40_RS07195	Not Available	Positive	658099 - 658647	20727.9
3-hydroxyanthranilate 3,4-dioxygenase	AK40_RS07200	Not Available	Positive	658677 - 659216	21058.1
amidohydrolase family protein	AK40_RS07205	Not Available	Positive	659201 - 660238	39475.4
rida family protein	AK40_RS07210	Not Available	Positive	660216 - 660674	16713.2
aldehyde dehydrogenase	AK40_RS07215	Not Available	Positive	660687 - 662156	54142.8
2-keto-4-pentenoate hydratase	AK40_RS07220	Not Available	Positive	662285 - 663058	27719.5
acetaldehyde dehydrogenase (acetylating)	AK40_RS07225	Not Available	Positive	663089 - 663988	32521.2
4-hydroxy-2-oxovalerate aldolase	AK40_RS07230	Not Available	Positive	663975 - 665000	37227.2