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
duf2768 domain-containing protein	AK40_RS04695	Not Available	Positive	165650 - 165853	7466.67
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS04700	Not Available	Positive	165918 - 166631	27389.2
stage iv sporulation protein a	AK40_RS04705	Not Available	Positive	166874 - 168352	55616.6
hu family dna-binding protein	AK40_RS04710	Not Available	Positive	168651 - 168923	9642.56
gtp cyclohydrolase i fole	AK40_RS04715	Not Available	Positive	169044 - 169613	21021.7
heptaprenyl diphosphate synthase component 1	AK40_RS04720	Not Available	Positive	169827 - 170576	28786.9
2-heptaprenyl-1,4-naphthoquinone methyltransferase	AK40_RS04725	Not Available	Positive	170606 - 171319	26922.9
heptaprenyl diphosphate synthase component ii	AK40_RS04730	Not Available	Positive	171351 - 172313	35948.9
nucleoside-diphosphate kinase	AK40_RS04735	Not Available	Positive	172438 - 172884	16602.0
chorismate synthase	AK40_RS04740	Not Available	Positive	173155 - 174327	42440.8