Dormant structures formed by certain bacteria in response to unfavorable environmental conditions are called ____.
A) capsids
B) endospores
C) endotoxins
D) exotoxins
E) heterocysts

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Endospores are dormant, tough, and non-reproductive structures produced by certain bacteria to survive in unfavorable environmental conditions. They can withstand extreme heat, lack of nutrients, and other harsh conditions until they encounter more favorable conditions, at which point they can reactivate and resume normal function.

Dormant Structures Formed by Certain Bacteria in Response to Unfavorable