Which of the Following Statements About Prokaryotic Endospores Is FALSE

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about prokaryotic endospores is FALSE?

• A)They are dormant, resting cells.
• B)They form when a population of cells begins to exhaust its food supply.
• C)They greatly increase the survival capacity of the cell.
• D)They are resistant to heat but not to desiccation.
• E)They can remain viable for long periods.

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