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
gntr family transcriptional regulator	AK40_RS03930	Not Available	Positive	32419 - 32799	14607.7
abc transporter atp-binding protein	AK40_RS03935	Not Available	Positive	32796 - 33494	26750.7
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS03940	Not Available	Positive	33491 - 34273	29987.5
abc transporter atp-binding protein	AK40_RS03945	Not Available	Positive	34288 - 35190	33410.9
abc transporter permease	AK40_RS03950	Not Available	Positive	35190 - 35966	28864.9
cpbp family intramembrane glutamic endopeptidase	AK40_RS03955	Not Available	Positive	36169 - 37182	38319.6
duf3913 family protein	AK40_RS03960	Not Available	Negative	37212 - 37394	7051.61
lrp/asnc family transcriptional regulator	AK40_RS03965	Not Available	Negative	37495 - 37947	17097.5
carboxymuconolactone decarboxylase family protein	AK40_RS03970	Not Available	Positive	38011 - 38502	18632.5
cysteine hydrolase family protein	AK40_RS03975	Not Available	Positive	38495 - 39049	21148.3