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
chemotaxis protein	AK40_RS05430	Not Available	Positive	312151 - 313059	33654.9
dna-binding domain-containing protein	AK40_RS05435	Not Available	Positive	313859 - 314806	37354.1
flagellin	AK40_RS05440	Not Available	Negative	314902 - 315636	27014.2
flagellin	AK40_RS05445	Not Available	Negative	315924 - 317297	48581.8
lytic transglycosylase domain-containing protein	AK40_RS05450	Not Available	Positive	317555 - 318340	29089.9
flagellar motor switch protein flin	AK40_RS05455	Not Available	Positive	318403 - 318627	8625.69
flagellar motor switch protein flim	AK40_RS05460	Not Available	Positive	318642 - 319628	37391.9
flagellar motor switch protein flin	AK40_RS05465	Not Available	Positive	319639 - 319998	12939.8
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS05470	Not Available	Positive	320011 - 320331	11881.1
flagellar type iii secretion system pore protein flip	AK40_RS05475	Not Available	Positive	320328 - 321086	28386.1