A Resistant Stage of Bacteria That Can Withstand an Unfavorable

question 26

Multiple Choice

A resistant stage of bacteria that can withstand an unfavorable environment is called a

• A) spore
• B) spirilla
• C) virion
• D) fungi

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Definitions:

Radiation

The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles, especially high-energy particles that cause ionization.

Embryo

The early stage of development in multicellular organisms after fertilization and before becoming a fetus, characterized by rapid cell division and differentiation.

Fetus

A developing mammal or human after the embryonic stage and before birth.

Syphilis

A sexually transmitted bacterial infection that can cause serious health problems if not treated.