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
atp phosphoribosyltransferase	AK40_RS04185	Not Available	Positive	72958 - 73593	23607.0
histidinol dehydrogenase	AK40_RS04190	Not Available	Positive	73605 - 74894	47266.9
imidazoleglycerol-phosphate dehydratase hisb	AK40_RS04195	Not Available	Positive	74894 - 75478	21540.6
imidazole glycerol phosphate synthase subunit hish	AK40_RS04200	Not Available	Positive	75479 - 76108	23269.4
1-(5-phosphoribosyl)-5-[(5- phosphoribosylamino)methylideneamino]imidazole-4- carboxamide isomerase	AK40_RS04205	Not Available	Positive	76081 - 76800	26060.0
imidazoleglycerol phosphate synthase cyclase subunit	AK40_RS04210	Not Available	Positive	76794 - 77552	27003.7
phosphoribosyl-amp cyclohydrolase	AK40_RS04215	Not Available	Positive	77549 - 77854	11624.0
phosphoribosyl-atp pyrophosphatase	AK40_RS04220	Not Available	Positive	77865 - 78188	12428.0
histidinol phosphate phosphatase domain-containing protein	AK40_RS04225	Not Available	Positive	78200 - 79216	39732.1
yozq family protein	AK40_RS04230	Not Available	Positive	79284 - 79451	5969.83