Endospores are formed by bacteria (like Clostridium and Bacillus) as a protective mechanism in harsh environments (e.g., heat, radiation, lack of nutrients). This process involves forming a thick protein coat and is not a form of reproduction as one bacterium forms one spore.
Endospores are formed by bacteria (like Clostridium and Bacillus) as a protective mechanism in harsh environments (e.g., heat, radiation, lack of nutrients). This process involves forming a thick protein coat and is not a form of reproduction as one bacterium forms one spore.
| Front | Endospores formation |
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| Back | Protects itself in Bad environment (heat, radiation, chemicals, pH, lack of nutrients, dryness, antibiotics) it will Forms an endospore (thick protein created) then it will germinate (when environment improves) - Not reproduction because you only have one bacteria one spore forming one bacteria |
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