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
cation diffusion facilitator family transporter	AK40_RS05675	Not Available	Positive	354696 - 355595	32531.2
fur-regulated basic protein fbpa	AK40_RS05680	Not Available	Positive	355789 - 355959	6675.93
gntr family transcriptional regulator	AK40_RS05685	Not Available	Negative	356016 - 356687	25530.0
dmt family transporter	AK40_RS05690	Not Available	Negative	356704 - 357669	35635.8
gtp-binding protein	AK40_RS05695	Not Available	Negative	357855 - 359042	45103.7
permease	AK40_RS05700	Not Available	Positive	359230 - 360207	36748.6
tigr03943 family putative permease subunit	AK40_RS05705	Not Available	Positive	360221 - 361093	32849.2
class i sam-dependent methyltransferase	AK40_RS05710	Not Available	Positive	361206 - 361865	25030.2
na+/h+ antiporter nhac	AK40_RS05715	Not Available	Positive	362198 - 363601	50107.0
class ii fumarate hydratase	AK40_RS05720	Not Available	Positive	363855 - 365243	50334.3