Which Characteristic is LEAST Accurate About Endospores

Question

Which characteristic is LEAST accurate about endospores?  
A) They can be destroyed with boiling water.
B) They are resistant to freezing.
C) They can withstand irradiation.
D) They can remain viable for millions of years.
E) They can withstand drying out.

Accepted Answer

Endospores are highly resistant structures that can withstand extreme conditions such as boiling water, freezing, irradiation and drying out. Therefore, the least accurate characteristic is that they can be destroyed with boiling water.