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
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS33525	Not Available	Positive	24864 - 25019	5802.02
phosphoglycerate mutase	AK40_RS03880	Not Available	Positive	25108 - 25710	22843.6
gnat family n-acetyltransferase	AK40_RS03885	Not Available	Negative	25746 - 26324	21661.1
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS03890	Not Available	Positive	26570 - 26764	7516.88
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS03895	Not Available	Positive	26791 - 27108	12614.4
class ib ribonucleoside-diphosphate reductase assembly flavoprotein nrdi	AK40_RS03905	Not Available	Positive	27585 - 27944	13450.0
gnat family n-acetyltransferase	AK40_RS03910	Not Available	Positive	27931 - 29655	65865.4
hnh endonuclease	AK40_RS03915	Not Available	Positive	29884 - 30687	32317.2
gnat family n-acetyltransferase	AK40_RS03920	Not Available	Positive	30760 - 31140	14611.4
class 1b ribonucleoside-diphosphate reductase subunit beta	AK40_RS03925	Not Available	Positive	31234 - 32202	37022.2