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
phosphonoacetaldehyde hydrolase	AK40_RS03765	Not Available	Positive	5802 - 6596	30033.3
2-aminoethylphosphonate--pyruvate transaminase	AK40_RS03770	Not Available	Positive	6612 - 7709	41330.0
saccharopine dehydrogenase family protein	AK40_RS03775	Not Available	Positive	7706 - 8890	44006.6
deor/glpr family dna-binding transcription regulator	AK40_RS03780	Not Available	Positive	8931 - 9713	29406.0
neat domain-containing leucine-rich repeat protein	AK40_RS03790	Not Available	Positive	10127 - 12424	86437.3
class ii aldolase/adducin family protein	AK40_RS03795	Not Available	Positive	12673 - 13302	23959.9
cyclic di-amp binding protein cbpa	AK40_RS03800	Not Available	Positive	13428 - 14051	23847.1
divergent polysaccharide deacetylase family protein	AK40_RS03805	Not Available	Negative	14119 - 14889	28345.2
aspartyl-phosphate phosphatase spo0e family protein	AK40_RS03810	Not Available	Positive	15229 - 15510	11024.7
duf3149 domain-containing protein	AK40_RS03815	Not Available	Negative	15540 - 17036	56549.6