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
ypui family protein	AK40_RS04495	Not Available	Positive	130554 - 131045	19118.7
superoxide dismutase	AK40_RS04500	Not Available	Positive	131151 - 132065	36163.5
d-alanyl-d-alanine carboxypeptidase dacb	AK40_RS04505	Not Available	Positive	132177 - 133301	41527.0
spore maturation protein spma	AK40_RS04510	Not Available	Positive	133294 - 133890	21751.5
spore maturation protein spmb	AK40_RS04515	Not Available	Positive	133887 - 134417	18802.8
23s rrna pseudouridine(2605) synthase rlub	AK40_RS04520	Not Available	Positive	134707 - 135435	27527.8
thiol-disulfide oxidoreductase resa	AK40_RS04525	Not Available	Positive	135530 - 136051	19588.2
cytochrome c biogenesis protein resb	AK40_RS04530	Not Available	Positive	136173 - 137798	62212.1
cytochrome c biogenesis protein resc	AK40_RS04535	Not Available	Positive	137813 - 138970	43300.0
dna-binding response regulator resd	AK40_RS04540	Not Available	Positive	139273 - 139989	27488.1