Question

Which of the following is true of endospores? All bacterial species can produce endospores. Endospores are produced from vegetative cells when nutrients are abundant. Endospores are resistant to many stresses that would kill vegetative cells. Endospores can only germinate into viable vegetative cells within 10 years

Answer 1

Answer:

Option (3).

Explanation:

Endospore may be defined as the type of non-reproductive produced by the some bacterial species. The endospore formation occurs in unfavorable environment like lack of nutrients and drought condition.

Dipicolinic acid is present in large amount in the endospores. These endospores are resistant to may stresses like salinity, drought and generally kills the vegetative cells of the bacteria.

Thus, correct answer is option (3).