Question

Which of following is true about spores?

• A. They can tolerate extreme dryness.
• B. They can't be killed even at extreme temperatures.
• C. They rupture during unfavorable conditions.
• D. They can tolerate poisonous chemicals.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The correct options are
A

They can tolerate extreme dryness.

B

They can't be killed even at extreme temperatures.

D

They can tolerate poisonous chemicals.

When unfavorable conditions commence, bacterial cells draw its content into a spherical mass surrounded by a thick and hard protective wall. This small round body is called spores. Spores can withstand unfavorable conditions such as:

They can tolerate extreme dryness.
They can't be killed even at extreme temperatures.
They can tolerate poisonous chemicals.