Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)Endospores are for reproduction.
• B)Endospores allow a cell to survive environmental changes by producing a dormant period with no growth.
• C)Endospores are easily stained in a Gram stain.
• D)A cell produces one endospore and keeps growing.
• E)A cell can produce many endospores.

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