Endospores are Usually Induced to Form When

Question

Endospores are usually induced to form when:
A)temperatures rise
B)certain nutrient are depleted
C)radiation is detected
D)water is lost from the cell

Accepted Answer

Endospore formation is typically a response to nutrient depletion. This survival mechanism allows certain bacteria, such as Bacillus and Clostridium species, to enter a dormant state in times of environmental stress and then germinate when conditions improve. Temperature, radiation, and water availability can also affect the growth and survival of bacterial cells, but they are not the primary triggers for endospore formation.