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
duf3906 family protein	AK40_RS04285	Not Available	Positive	90447 - 90647	7601.39
uroporphyrinogen-iii c-methyltransferase	AK40_RS04290	Not Available	Positive	90734 - 91510	28083.2
sirohydrochlorin chelatase	AK40_RS04295	Not Available	Positive	91512 - 92267	28407.7
nad(p)-binding protein	AK40_RS04300	Not Available	Positive	92242 - 92859	23315.3
sodium-dependent transporter	AK40_RS04310	Not Available	Positive	93281 - 94636	49175.9
murein hydrolase activator envc family protein	AK40_RS04315	Not Available	Negative	94899 - 96170	46889.1
glutamate/aspartate:proton symporter gltp	AK40_RS04320	Not Available	Positive	96663 - 97934	45201.8
duf402 domain-containing protein	AK40_RS04325	Not Available	Positive	98001 - 98519	20485.4
na+/h+ antiporter nhac family protein	AK40_RS04330	Not Available	Positive	98840 - 100156	46074.8
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS04335	Not Available	Positive	100386 - 100742	12835.8