Question

The spore coat protects the spore from

• A. High temperature
• B. Low humudity
• C. Low temperature
• D. Both A and B

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Both A and B

Spores owe some of their resistance to the presence of an outer proteinaceous layer termed the spore coat. Spore coat protects the spore from enzymes, such as lysozyme, from mechanical disruption, from some chemicals, high temperature, low humidity and chemicals such as hydrogen peroxide ($H_2{O}_2$). So the correct option is "High temperature and Low humidity".