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
site-2 protease family protein	AK40_RS04390	Not Available	Positive	108786 - 109883	42168.5
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS04395	Not Available	Positive	109998 - 110516	20247.2
no-inducible flavohemoprotein	AK40_RS04400	Not Available	Positive	110676 - 111884	45033.6
crp/fnr family transcriptional regulator	AK40_RS04405	Not Available	Negative	111918 - 112430	19743.2
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS04410	Not Available	Positive	112600 - 112827	8624.29
sulfite exporter taue/safe family protein	AK40_RS04420	Not Available	Negative	113121 - 113921	28431.2
inorganic phosphate transporter	AK40_RS04425	Not Available	Negative	114039 - 115037	35350.1
duf47 domain-containing protein	AK40_RS04430	Not Available	Negative	115049 - 115669	23951.9
transglycosylase domain-containing protein	AK40_RS04435	Not Available	Positive	115982 - 118024	77006.0
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS04440	Not Available	Negative	118143 - 118571	16215.8