Question

What is the difference between spores and cysts?

Answer 1

Spores:

1. Spores are nonflowering plants, bacteria, fungus, and algae's single-celled reproductive unit.
2. Spores, for the most part, are asexual reproductive units.
3. Some bacteria create spores in order to live in hostile environments.

Cysts:

1. Cysts are closed sac or pocket-like membranous structures that contain a liquid or semisolid material and develop abnormally anyplace within the body under the skin.

Difference between spores and cysts:

Spores	Cysts
1. A spore is a inactive cell of a bacteria that is difficult to kill and resistant to environmental stress.	1. A cyst is formed by a dormant type of bacteria or fungi that develops in response to adverse environmental circumstances.
2. These cells reproduce.	2. These are not reproductive cells.
3. They are dispersed by air currents.	3. Endocyst cell groups form to defend themselves from poor environmental circumstances.
4. More resilient to adverse environmental conditions	4. In comparison, they are less resistant to harsh environmental circumstances.
5. In addition to the bacteria's regular cell wall, it has peptidoglycan layers.	5. The cell wall is strong and waterproof.