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Biology Biological Classification Skill Builder Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 11, 2026

During a microbial study, a spore was observed which is thick walled, highly resistant and gets surrounded by different layers. These can withstand temperature as high as 100 . c or as low as 100 . c, so they can remain unharmed during pasteurisation. From these characters spore must be:

A
Zoospores
B
Endospore
C
Auxospore
D
Conidia

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B

An endospore is a dormant, tough, and non-reproductive structure produced by certain bacteria. Endospore can survive environmental assaults that would normally kill the bacterium. These stresses include high temperature, high UV irradiation, desiccation, etc.

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