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
ph domain-containing protein	AK40_RS05725	Not Available	Negative	365331 - 365753	16706.6
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS33455	Not Available	Positive	365917 - 366078	6193.82
duf2087 domain-containing protein	AK40_RS05735	Not Available	Positive	366441 - 367205	30036.9
mate family efflux transporter	AK40_RS05740	Not Available	Positive	367304 - 368713	51804.8
peptidase e	AK40_RS05745	Not Available	Negative	368769 - 369467	26573.5
duf3942 family protein	AK40_RS05750	Not Available	Positive	369861 - 370259	15575.7
blai/meci/copy family transcriptional regulator	AK40_RS05755	Not Available	Positive	370367 - 370780	15946.3
m56 family metallopeptidase	AK40_RS05760	Not Available	Positive	370785 - 371597	31472.8
cytochrome c-type biogenesis protein ccda	AK40_RS05765	Not Available	Positive	371651 - 372364	26037.8
tlpa family protein disulfide reductase	AK40_RS05770	Not Available	Positive	372383 - 372937	20664.1