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
biotin--[acetyl-coa-carboxylase] ligase	AK40_RS04845	Not Available	Positive	191197 - 192177	36304.8
cupredoxin domain-containing protein	AK40_RS04850	Not Available	Negative	192278 - 192667	14396.8
3-methyl-2-oxobutanoate hydroxymethyltransferase	AK40_RS04860	Not Available	Positive	193074 - 193913	30537.0
pantoate--beta-alanine ligase	AK40_RS04865	Not Available	Positive	193910 - 194758	31947.5
aspartate 1-decarboxylase	AK40_RS04870	Not Available	Positive	194771 - 195154	13925.9
atp-dependent dna helicase ding	AK40_RS04875	Not Available	Positive	195283 - 198087	107488.0
ypma family protein	AK40_RS04880	Not Available	Positive	198338 - 198508	6575.95
duf5590 domain-containing protein	AK40_RS04885	Not Available	Positive	198516 - 199019	19211.0
aspartate transaminase aspb	AK40_RS04890	Not Available	Positive	199038 - 200225	43197.8
dna replication protein dnad	AK40_RS04895	Not Available	Positive	200347 - 201054	27771.8