Highly resistant nature of an endospore is due to the presence of

Dipicolinic in exosporium

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Peptidoglycan in exosporium

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Dipicolinic acid and Ca in cortex

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Dipicolinic acid and Ca in cell membrane.

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Solution

The correct option is C Dipicolinic acid and Ca in cortex
Endospores contain four layers, core, cortex, coat, and exosporium.
Endospores are resistant in nature due to the presence of dipicolinic acid and calcium in the cortex.

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