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
3-dehydroquinate synthase	AK40_RS04745	Not Available	Positive	174327 - 175418	40264.8
histidinol-phosphate transaminase	AK40_RS04750	Not Available	Positive	175550 - 176662	41632.9
tetratricopeptide repeat protein	AK40_RS04755	Not Available	Positive	176975 - 178237	48447.1
reoy family proteolytic degradation factor	AK40_RS04760	Not Available	Positive	178311 - 178847	21432.7
ypif family protein	AK40_RS04765	Not Available	Positive	179002 - 179457	17868.5
menaquinol-cytochrome c reductase iron-sulfur subunit	AK40_RS04770	Not Available	Positive	179601 - 180113	18924.8
menaquinol-cytochrome c reductase cytochrome b subunit	AK40_RS04775	Not Available	Positive	180114 - 180788	25649.9
menaquinol-cytochrome c reductase cytochrome b/c subunit	AK40_RS04780	Not Available	Positive	180832 - 181599	28273.6
duf1405 domain-containing protein	AK40_RS04785	Not Available	Positive	181710 - 182300	22969.9
tigr01906 family membrane protein	AK40_RS04790	Not Available	Positive	182326 - 183012	26446.3