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
histidine phosphatase family protein	AK40_RS05625	Not Available	Positive	345972 - 346547	22351.4
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS05630	Not Available	Positive	346635 - 347006	14499.9
alpha/beta fold hydrolase	AK40_RS05635	Not Available	Negative	347025 - 347885	32689.3
duf3147 family protein	AK40_RS33115	Not Available	Negative	347922 - 348251	11804.8
marr family winged helix-turn-helix transcriptional regulator	AK40_RS05645	Not Available	Negative	348235 - 348645	16127.5
protein phosphatase 2c domain-containing protein	AK40_RS05650	Not Available	Positive	348770 - 349597	31920.2
asparagine synthase (glutamine-hydrolyzing)	AK40_RS05655	Not Available	Negative	349640 - 351463	69561.0
sigma-70 family rna polymerase sigma factor	AK40_RS05660	Not Available	Positive	351728 - 352294	21742.4
duf4179 domain-containing protein	AK40_RS05665	Not Available	Positive	352291 - 353391	40947.7
wd40/yvtn/bnr-like repeat-containing protein	AK40_RS05670	Not Available	Negative	353432 - 354505	40395.3