Bacteria that may form endospores include
A) E. coli AND Bacillus.
B) Pseudomonas AND Micrococcus.
C) Clostridium AND Bacillus.
D) Enterococcus AND Deinococcus.
E) Clostridium AND Deinococcus.

Question

Bacteria that may form endospores include
A) E. coli AND Bacillus.
B) Pseudomonas AND Micrococcus.
C) Clostridium AND Bacillus.
D) Enterococcus AND Deinococcus.
E) Clostridium AND Deinococcus.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Endospores are formed by certain bacteria as a protective mechanism against unfavorable environmental conditions. Clostridium and Bacillus are the two most well-known genera of bacteria capable of forming endospores, with Clostridium species being obligate anaerobes and Bacillus species being primarily aerobes. The other options listed do not typically form endospores.

Bacteria That May Form Endospores Include