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
helix-turn-helix domain-containing protein	AK40_RS03330	Not Available	Positive	8753 - 8986	9108.14
yueh family protein	AK40_RS03335	Not Available	Positive	9029 - 9274	9798.66
abi family protein	AK40_RS03340	Not Available	Positive	9586 - 10764	46704.1
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS03345	Not Available	Positive	10981 - 11742	29798.9
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS03350	Not Available	Negative	11786 - 12535	29206.8
duf3967 domain-containing protein	AK40_RS03355	Not Available	Positive	12805 - 13407	23762.4
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS03360	Not Available	Positive	13599 - 13937	13138.7
peptide abc transporter substrate-binding protein	AK40_RS03365	Not Available	Positive	14293 - 15933	62198.6
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS03370	Not Available	Negative	16025 - 16183	5485.53
raph n-terminal domain-containing protein	AK40_RS03375	Not Available	Negative	16183 - 17277	42767.6