The Oldest Endospores to Be Revived and Cultured to Produce

question 93

Multiple Choice

The oldest endospores to be revived and cultured to produce live bacteria are

• A) 250,000 years old.
• B) 25,000 years old.
• C) 250 years old.
• D) 250 million years old.
• E) 2,500 years old.

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Definitions:

Keratitis

Inflammation of the cornea, the clear outer layer at the front of the eye, potentially caused by infection or injury.

Blepharitis

An inflammation of the eyelid margins, often causing redness, irritation, and itchy eyelids together with dandruff-like scales on the eyelashes.

Lacrimal

Pertaining to the glands and ducts that produce and drain tears.

Cortex

The outer layer of various organs and structures, such as the brain, adrenal glands, and hair, involved in diverse functions.