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
metallophosphoesterase	AK40_RS04595	Not Available	Positive	149368 - 150144	28993.7
merr family transcriptional regulator	AK40_RS04600	Not Available	Positive	150144 - 151019	33148.3
genetic competence negative regulator	AK40_RS04605	Not Available	Positive	151097 - 151705	23731.2
nad-specific glutamate dehydrogenase	AK40_RS04610	Not Available	Positive	151973 - 153259	47553.2
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS04615	Not Available	Positive	153338 - 153547	7695.74
duf3961 domain-containing protein	AK40_RS04620	Not Available	Positive	153640 - 153876	9149.33
n-acetylmuramoyl-l-alanine amidase family protein	AK40_RS04625	Not Available	Positive	153956 - 154486	20085.8
ypda family putative bacillithiol disulfide reductase	AK40_RS04630	Not Available	Positive	154596 - 155576	36277.2
asparaginase	AK40_RS04635	Not Available	Negative	155615 - 156589	35329.8
ypfb family protein	AK40_RS33450	Not Available	Positive	156769 - 156942	6862.01