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in a long time period of unfavourable conditions microorganisms survive but not human beings. is it because it can form a hard cover called sporangium that can protect it?

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Microorganisms are able to survive long periods of unfavorable conditions due to the formation of resistant cells called spores. These spores have a very hard outer covering which protects the inner material from adverse conditions.


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