Endospores
A) are bacterial reproductive structures.
B) may be produced when nutrients are scarce.
C) are produced by bacteria, algae, and fungi.
D) are resistant to everything except radiation.
E) can last for only about 10 years.

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Endospores are a survival structure produced by some bacteria when nutrients are limited.

Answer: D 
 Endospores are highly resistant to many environmental stresses, including heat, desiccation, chemicals, and antibiotics, but can be destroyed by radiation.