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Which of the following statements correctly applies to endospores?
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7. Prokaryotic Cell Structures & Functions
Endospores
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Endospores
- Multiple ChoiceWhy is steam used during the endospore staining procedure?37views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich pathogen is most likely to survive typical cooking (heating) due to the formation of heat-resistant endospores?2views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an advantage of endospore formation in bacteria?33views
- Multiple ChoiceBacterial endospores usually function in which of the following processes?28views
- Multiple ChoiceIn which phase of the bacterial growth curve would you expect to observe the highest number of endospores in a Bacillus cell culture?32views
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Endospores are:
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Formation of endospores _________.
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What 2 bacterial genera produce endospores?
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An endospore contains all of the following except:
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Why is an endospore called a resting structure? Of what advantage is an endospore to a bacterial cell?
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Certain bacteria can form endospores in order to __________________.
a. Reproduce
b. Survive harsh conditions
c. Cause recurrent infections
d. Adhere to host tissues
e. Avoid the immune system of a host
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Endospores ___________ .
a. are reproductive structures of some bacteria
b. occur in some archaea
c. can cause shock, fever, and inflammation
d. are dormant, resistant cells
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Dipicolinic acid is an important component of __________ .
a. Gram-positive archaeal walls
b. cytoplasmic membranes in eukaryotes
c. endospores
d. Golgi bodies
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Endospores ___________ .
a. remain alive for decades
b. can remain alive in boiling water
c. exist in a state of suspended animation
d. All of the above are correct.
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