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
formate--tetrahydrofolate ligase	AK40_RS07430	Not Available	Positive	689332 - 691020	60465.2
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS07435	Not Available	Positive	691111 - 691638	20120.2
dead/deah box helicase	AK40_RS07440	Not Available	Positive	691658 - 692827	44069.4
gnat family n-acetyltransferase	AK40_RS07445	Not Available	Positive	692880 - 693416	19985.5
voc family protein	AK40_RS07450	Not Available	Positive	693472 - 693855	14379.2
zinc dependent phospholipase c family protein	AK40_RS07455	Not Available	Negative	693901 - 694539	24679.4
quinone oxidoreductase family protein	AK40_RS07460	Not Available	Negative	694569 - 695555	35347.2
sigma-70 family rna polymerase sigma factor	AK40_RS07465	Not Available	Positive	695761 - 696339	22869.0
duf3600 domain-containing protein	AK40_RS07470	Not Available	Positive	696336 - 697016	25803.3
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS07475	Not Available	Negative	697075 - 697509	16715.0