Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

by Tortora, Gerard J.; Funke, Berdell R.; Case, Christine L.

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 0321733606

ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 4 - Functional Anatomy of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells - Study Questions - Review - Page 109: 4b

Answer

Option six

Work Step by Step

The point of the endospore, which is only in a select set of cells, is to allow the cell to survive adverse environmental conditions. This best corresponds to option six, resting, for the endospore allows the cell to rest and survive these conditions.

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