Which is the most resistant structure in bacteria?

Endospore

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Cyst

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Conidia

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Gonidia

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Solution

The correct option is A Endospore
Endospores are the thick-walled dormant cells with the core containing DNA, RNA, proteins and dipicolinic acid associated with calcium ions. Highly dehydrated protoplast of endospore makes it heat resistant and calcium-organic acid complex impart stability to its DNA. Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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