Which of these conditions can a spore easily withstand?

Unavailability of nutrients

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Extremely high temperature conditions

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Dry environment

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Low temperature conditions

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Solution

The correct options are
A Unavailability of nutrients
B Extremely high temperature conditions
C Dry environment
D Low temperature conditions
Spores are the way fungi and some non-seed plants (ferns and mosses) reproduce. Spore can survive in unfavourable conditions as they are covered by a hard protective cover. Due to their small size and light weight, they can be dispersed easily.

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