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Ch. 11 - Characterizing and Classifying Prokaryotes
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Capitolo 11, Problema 2

The thick-walled reproductive spores produced in the middle of cyanobacterial filaments are called                  .


a. Akinetes
b. Terminal endospores
c. Metachromatic granules
d. Heterocysts

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Understand the types of specialized cells or structures found in cyanobacteria, focusing on their functions and characteristics.
Recall that heterocysts are specialized nitrogen-fixing cells, not reproductive spores, so option (d) can be ruled out.
Recognize that metachromatic granules are storage inclusions, not spores, so option (c) is not correct.
Know that terminal endospores are not typical for cyanobacteria; endospores are more common in certain bacteria like Bacillus species, so option (b) is unlikely.
Identify that akinetes are thick-walled dormant spores formed in the middle of cyanobacterial filaments, serving as reproductive or survival structures, making option (a) the correct answer.

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Akinetes

Akinetes are thick-walled dormant spores formed by some cyanobacteria to survive unfavorable conditions. They develop in the middle of filaments and contain stored nutrients, allowing the organism to endure environmental stress until conditions improve.

Heterocysts

Heterocysts are specialized nitrogen-fixing cells found in some filamentous cyanobacteria. They have thick walls to create an anaerobic environment necessary for nitrogenase activity but are not reproductive spores.

Metachromatic Granules and Endospores

Metachromatic granules are storage inclusions rich in polyphosphate, not spores. Endospores are resistant spores formed by some bacteria like Bacillus, but cyanobacteria do not produce terminal endospores.
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