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
oxygen-insensitive nadph nitroreductase	AK40_RS05230	Not Available	Positive	278619 - 279353	27758.2
type 1 glutamine amidotransferase family protein	AK40_RS05235	Not Available	Positive	279404 - 279988	21610.9
sulfite exporter taue/safe family protein	AK40_RS05240	Not Available	Negative	280101 - 280826	27238.9
mfs transporter	AK40_RS05245	Not Available	Negative	280940 - 282160	45005.8
arsr/smtb family transcription factor	AK40_RS05250	Not Available	Negative	282180 - 282629	17149.4
mfs transporter	AK40_RS05255	Not Available	Negative	282757 - 283971	45548.8
voc family protein	AK40_RS05260	Not Available	Negative	283979 - 284446	17910.3
yjcz family sporulation protein	AK40_RS33110	Not Available	Negative	284615 - 284734	3894.89
aspartyl-phosphate phosphatase spo0e family protein	AK40_RS05270	Not Available	Positive	284973 - 285191	8501.48
rna chaperone hfq	AK40_RS05275	Not Available	Positive	285246 - 285434	7123.0