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
prolipoprotein diacylglyceryl transferase family protein	AK40_RS05775	Not Available	Positive	372955 - 373635	25620.6
helix-turn-helix domain-containing protein	AK40_RS05780	Not Available	Negative	373686 - 374231	20346.6
gnat family n-acetyltransferase	AK40_RS05785	Not Available	Positive	374487 - 375016	20266.5
d-serine ammonia-lyase	AK40_RS05795	Not Available	Positive	375318 - 376658	49598.6
duf445 domain-containing protein	AK40_RS05800	Not Available	Positive	376804 - 378051	46885.3
exosporium protein exse	AK40_RS05805	Not Available	Negative	378082 - 379038	35811.8
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS05810	Not Available	Negative	379035 - 380105	40632.6
hypothetical protein	AK40_RS05815	Not Available	Negative	380098 - 380541	17093.9
rna polymerase sigma factor	AK40_RS05820	Not Available	Negative	380538 - 381020	19465.5
response regulator transcription factor	AK40_RS05825	Not Available	Positive	381304 - 381942	23862.8