Spores Known as Akinetes are Reproductive Structures Of

Question

Spores known as akinetes are reproductive structures of
A) members of the Bacillus genus.
B) members of the genus Mycoplasma.
C) members of the proteobacteria.
D) members of the Archaea.
E) members of the cyanobacteria.

Accepted Answer

Akinetes are large, thick-walled spores produced by certain species of cyanobacteria, which are photosynthetic bacteria that can fix atmospheric nitrogen. Akinetes are used for survival in adverse environmental conditions and for dispersal to new locations.