Endospores
A) are a dormant form of a bacterium AND are formed by members of medically relevant groups of bacteria.
B) are a form of reproduction AND are formed by members of medically relevant groups of bacteria.
C) are a dormant form of a bacterium AND are involved in anaerobic respiration.
D) are formed by members of medically relevant groups of bacteria AND are involved in anaerobic respiration.
E) are a dormant form of a bacterium AND are found in any environmental bacteria.

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Endospores
A) are a dormant form of a bacterium AND are formed by members of medically relevant groups of bacteria.
B) are a form of reproduction AND are formed by members of medically relevant groups of bacteria.
C) are a dormant form of a bacterium AND are involved in anaerobic respiration.
D) are formed by members of medically relevant groups of bacteria AND are involved in anaerobic respiration.
E) are a dormant form of a bacterium AND are found in any environmental bacteria.

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Endospores are a dormant form of a bacterium that are formed by members of medically relevant groups of bacteria such as Bacillus and Clostridium. Endospores allow bacteria to survive under harsh conditions like high temperatures, low nutrients, and drought.