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
gly-xaa-xaa repeat protein	AK40_RS04445	Not Available	Negative	118767 - 119987	40548.8
atp-binding protein	AK40_RS04450	Not Available	Negative	120213 - 121475	48412.8
duf72 domain-containing protein	AK40_RS04455	Not Available	Positive	121636 - 122481	33361.0
duf3924 domain-containing protein	AK40_RS04460	Not Available	Negative	122774 - 122968	7238.72
tyrosine-type recombinase/integrase	AK40_RS04465	Not Available	Negative	123088 - 123618	20327.5
sensor histidine kinase	AK40_RS04470	Not Available	Negative	123726 - 125537	69203.2
purine-nucleoside phosphorylase	AK40_RS04475	Not Available	Negative	125694 - 126401	25676.9
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS04480	Not Available	Positive	126577 - 127365	29974.9
bifunctional lysylphosphatidylglycerol flippase/synthetase mprf	AK40_RS04485	Not Available	Negative	127370 - 129955	96997.6
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS04490	Not Available	Positive	130143 - 130532	15433.5