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What is an endospore?
Quick Answer
An endospore is a dormant, highly resistant structure formed by certain bacteria. It helps them survive heat, drying, chemicals, and time.
The Full Story
Some bacteria, especially species in the genera Bacillus and Clostridium, can form endospores when conditions become harsh. The spore is not a reproductive cell but a survival form that can persist for long periods with very little metabolic activity. Endospores are famous for their resistance to heat, desiccation, and many disinfectants. When conditions improve, the spore can return to a normal active bacterial cell.
Key Facts
1.Formed by some Bacillus and Clostridium species
2.Not a reproductive cell, but a survival structure
3.Highly resistant to heat and drying
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