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
marr family winged helix-turn-helix transcriptional regulator	AK40_RS03820	Not Available	Positive	17227 - 17673	16802.3
m3 family oligoendopeptidase	AK40_RS03825	Not Available	Positive	17834 - 19528	66208.2
dinb family protein	AK40_RS03830	Not Available	Positive	19667 - 20200	20812.1
duf6254 family protein	AK40_RS34115	Not Available	Positive	20303 - 20419	4456.36
sporulation sensor histidine kinase kinb	AK40_RS03840	Not Available	Negative	20431 - 21639	45339.5
7-cyano-7-deazaguanine synthase quec	AK40_RS03845	Not Available	Positive	21984 - 22646	24514.3
6-carboxytetrahydropterin synthase qued	AK40_RS03850	Not Available	Positive	22646 - 23137	19424.2
7-carboxy-7-deazaguanine synthase quee	AK40_RS03855	Not Available	Positive	23130 - 23846	26985.4
preq(1) synthase	AK40_RS03860	Not Available	Positive	23865 - 24362	19529.2
ykvs family protein	AK40_RS03865	Not Available	Negative	24418 - 24603	6909.34