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Which of the following statements about spores is NOT true?
Which of the following statements about spores is NOT true?
Which bacteria are known to form spores?
Which bacteria are known to form spores?
What purpose does the high concentration of calcium bound to dipicolinic acid serve in spores?
What purpose does the high concentration of calcium bound to dipicolinic acid serve in spores?
Which of the following statements about the misuse of antibiotics is correct?
Which of the following statements about the misuse of antibiotics is correct?
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Spores protect bacterial DNA from which of the following?
Spores protect bacterial DNA from which of the following?
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Study Notes
Spores
- Spores allow bacteria to exist in suspended animation for centuries.
- Spores contain a high concentration of calcium bound to dipicolinic acid.
- Spores contain a complete copy of the chromosomes, but do not contain high concentrations of essential proteins and ribosomes.
- Spores protect DNA from intense heat, radiation, and other environmental stresses.
Bacteria that Form Spores
- Only some Gram-positive (G+) bacteria, such as Bacillus and Clostridium, are capable of forming spores.
- Gram-negative (G-) bacteria do not form spores.
Antibiotic Resistance
- The misuse of antibiotics, including their use in animal feed, selects for resistance mutants, contributing to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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Learn about the characteristics of bacterial spores, including their composition and protective features. Identify which types of bacteria form spores.
