Question

Highly Resistant nature of endospore is due to the presence of... a) Dipicolinic acid and Ca2+ in Cortex or b) Cell membrane..... ???. answer with reason

Answer 1

Ca2+ in cortex
The dipicolinic acid in bacterial endospore not occurs in free-state rather, it forms a complex with calcium ions (Ca2+).

Answer 2

With the thick as well as the impermeable spore coat and low water content and low metabolic activity and also more support to student.

In an additional calcium Dipicolinic acid provide better ideas in a fine manner.

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