The Function of Bacterial Endospores Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

The function of bacterial endospores is

• A)to convert gaseous nitrogen to a usable form for plants.
• B)for reproduction and growth.
• C)for protection of genetic material during harsh conditions.
• D)the storage of excess cell materials.
• E)to have sites for photosynthesis.

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Definitions:

Asymmetric Carbon

A carbon atom bonded to four different atoms or groups, thus making it a chiral center.

R or S Configuration

A system for denoting the absolute configuration of chiral centers in molecules by their spatial arrangement.

Configurational Label

A notation used in chemistry to describe the spatial arrangement of atoms within molecules that cannot be changed without breaking chemical bonds.

Chiral Carbon

A carbon atom attached to four different groups, providing a molecule with a non-superposable mirror image.