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What is the function of a bacterial endospore?
What is the function of a bacterial endospore?
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The function of a bacterial endospore is to provide a highly resistant, dormant form of the bacterium that can survive extreme conditions, such as heat, radiation, desiccation, and chemicals. Endospores allow bacteria to endure unfavorable environments and later germinate into a vegetative, metabolically active form when conditions improve.
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