Question

Assertion: Bacteria form endospores during their reproductive phase.

Reason: Endospores are extremely resistant dormant cell structure produced by bacteria, fungi and viruses when the external environment is not favourable for survival.

• A. Both Assertion and Reason are correct.
• B. Assertion is correct but Reason is wrong.
• C. Assertion is wrong but Reason is correct.
• D. Both Assertion and Reason are wrong.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Both Assertion and Reason are correct.

Bacteria form endospores for protection against harsh chemical and thermal conditions. They can easily survive inside the spores and multiply and survive until the external conditions become favourable again.