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

Image source: Wikipedia/Wikimedia

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_RS34535	Not Available	Positive	61826 - 62041	8754.73
branched-chain-amino-acid transaminase	AK40_RS04140	Not Available	Positive	62183 - 63079	33139.6
acetolactate synthase large subunit	AK40_RS04145	Not Available	Positive	63549 - 65249	61949.1
acetolactate synthase small subunit	AK40_RS04150	Not Available	Positive	65246 - 65755	18966.3
ketol-acid reductoisomerase	AK40_RS04155	Not Available	Positive	65782 - 66792	36652.6
2-isopropylmalate synthase	AK40_RS04160	Not Available	Positive	66794 - 68314	55420.0
3-isopropylmalate dehydrogenase	AK40_RS04165	Not Available	Positive	68392 - 69456	38468.3
3-isopropylmalate dehydratase large subunit	AK40_RS04170	Not Available	Positive	69456 - 70850	51550.6
3-isopropylmalate dehydratase small subunit	AK40_RS04175	Not Available	Positive	70828 - 71409	22607.9
atp phosphoribosyltransferase regulatory subunit	AK40_RS04180	Not Available	Positive	71720 - 72982	48818.1