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
sensor histidine kinase	AK40_RS05830	Not Available	Positive	381947 - 383053	42499.1
abc transporter atp-binding protein	AK40_RS05835	Not Available	Positive	383171 - 384109	34930.4
abc transporter permease	AK40_RS05840	Not Available	Positive	384147 - 385256	40404.7
abc transporter permease	AK40_RS05845	Not Available	Positive	385258 - 386403	42624.9
phospholipase d-like domain-containing protein	AK40_RS05850	Not Available	Positive	386515 - 387726	46892.5
ump kinase	AK40_RS05855	Not Available	Negative	387781 - 388524	27207.9
cation:dicarboxylate symporter family transporter	AK40_RS05860	Not Available	Positive	388902 - 390173	45267.0
aspartate ammonia-lyase	AK40_RS05865	Not Available	Positive	390198 - 391637	52310.2
oxaloacetate-decarboxylating malate dehydrogenase	AK40_RS05870	Not Available	Positive	391712 - 393424	62233.6
sensor histidine kinase	AK40_RS05875	Not Available	Positive	393490 - 394788	49352.6