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
duf3951 domain-containing protein	AK40_RS05530	Not Available	Positive	330225 - 330395	6459.31
gnat family n-acetyltransferase	AK40_RS05535	Not Available	Negative	330429 - 330782	14060.1
dienelactone hydrolase family protein	AK40_RS05540	Not Available	Negative	330783 - 331388	23001.5
antibiotic biosynthesis monooxygenase family protein	AK40_RS05545	Not Available	Negative	331391 - 331726	12989.2
h-type small acid-soluble spore protein	AK40_RS05550	Not Available	Negative	331914 - 332093	6628.86
helix-turn-helix domain-containing protein	AK40_RS05555	Not Available	Negative	332160 - 333371	47284.1
mfs transporter	AK40_RS05560	Not Available	Positive	333490 - 334758	45764.1
duf4398 domain-containing protein	AK40_RS05565	Not Available	Positive	334864 - 335388	19727.6
lysr family transcriptional regulator	AK40_RS05570	Not Available	Negative	335429 - 336322	34408.0
abc transporter atp-binding protein	AK40_RS05575	Not Available	Positive	336485 - 337477	37468.6