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
alpha/beta hydrolase	AK40_RS02545	Not Available	Positive	145432 - 146424	38572.3
atp-binding protein	AK40_RS02550	Not Available	Positive	146428 - 147822	53104.5
response regulator transcription factor	AK40_RS02555	Not Available	Positive	147794 - 148372	21868.1
helix-turn-helix domain-containing protein	AK40_RS02560	Not Available	Positive	148599 - 148799	7424.09
aimr family lysis-lysogeny pheromone receptor	AK40_RS02565	Not Available	Positive	148948 - 150126	46514.1
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS33695	Not Available	Positive	150123 - 150272	5500.86
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS02570	Not Available	Positive	150519 - 151217	27225.5
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS02575	Not Available	Positive	151230 - 151769	19720.7
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS02580	Not Available	Positive	151788 - 152360	22311.5
dna polymerase iii subunit gamma/tau	AK40_RS02585	Not Available	Positive	152613 - 154244	61435.9