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They form an endospore. An endospore is a thick cell wall that helps protect them.
Endospores enable bacteria to lie dormant for extended periods of time when the environment is unfavorable (such as extreme temperatures, radiation, extreme pH levels, extreme pressures and harmful chemical agents). Then, when the environment becomes more favorable, the endospore can reactivate itself to the vegetative state.
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Bacterial structures which could survive unfavorable conditions are called?
endospores
Is Lactobacillus acidophilus aerobic or anerobic?
Most friendly bacteria (probiotics, those in fermented foods) are aerobic, meaning they survive in oxygen-rich environments, while most unfriendly bacteria, yeasts such as candida albicans, molds, etc are anaerobic and cannot survive in aerobic conditions. I found this out when researching the santitizing effects of hydrogen peroxide on sprouting and fermenting, and making rejuvelac and homemade probiotics. It will only harm the bad guys, and leave the good guys alone! Good news. Great health is simple, cheap, and easy. Enjoy!
Can you distinguish between bacteria by utilizing the different types of culture media?
Yes – by differing the culture medium, and by altering the environment conditions, one can selectively enhance or restrict the growth of various Bacteria.
How can you put inhospitable in a sentence?
The word 'inhospitable' is an adjective used to describe a noun as a harsh or difficult environment; as an unwelcoming, unfriendly attitude.Example sentence: A person needs some knowledge and experience to survive an inhospitable desert.
Do people live on the peak of mount Everest?
The high elevation which results in a varied oxygen level as well as a powerful decrease in temperature cause the inhabitants to be used to a harsher environment than most of us living at a normal elevation.
