The hard protective coat around spores is called:

Spore

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Bud

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Cyst

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Eyes

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The correct option is A.

Cyst
The spores are asexual reproductive bodies. Each tiny spore is covered by a hard protective coat known as a cyst to withstand unfavorable conditions such as high temperature and low humidity. So they can survive for a long time.

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