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
gnat family n-acetyltransferase	AK40_RS05080	Not Available	Positive	251607 - 252467	32408.6
cysteine hydrolase family protein	AK40_RS05085	Not Available	Negative	252508 - 253068	20717.4
duf6123 family protein	AK40_RS05090	Not Available	Positive	253250 - 253510	9668.57
dmt family transporter	AK40_RS05095	Not Available	Negative	253513 - 254418	32545.8
reverse transcriptase-like protein	AK40_RS05100	Not Available	Negative	254432 - 254818	14278.2
aldose 1-epimerase family protein	AK40_RS05105	Not Available	Negative	254888 - 255760	33293.1
quet transporter family protein	AK40_RS05110	Not Available	Positive	255944 - 256429	18387.6
ribonuclease h family protein	AK40_RS05115	Not Available	Positive	256582 - 257241	25741.7
zinc-finger domain-containing protein	AK40_RS05120	Not Available	Positive	257254 - 257430	6865.18
duf2564 family protein	AK40_RS05125	Not Available	Negative	257464 - 257712	9252.88