Endospores are
A)metabolically inactive.
B)resistant to heat and chemical destruction.
C)resistant to destruction by radiation.
D)living structures.
E)All of the choices are correct.

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Endospores are metabolically inactive, but incredibly resistant structures that can withstand heat, chemical damage, and radiation. This ability to withstand harsh conditions allows endospores to survive in a dormant state for long periods until favorable conditions arise. Therefore, all the given choices are correct.

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