Some species of bacteria produce _____ that permit these bacteria to survive drying, lack of nutrients, and harsh conditions such as extreme heat.

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Endospores are produced by some species of bacteria as a survival mechanism. Endospores are highly resistant to harsh conditions such as extreme heat, drying, and lack of nutrients. They can remain dormant for long periods of time until conditions become more favorable for growth and reproduction. Capsids are structures that surround viruses, cilia are hair-like structures found on the surface of some organisms, and prions are misfolded proteins that can cause disease. None of these options are relevant to bacterial survival in harsh conditions.

Some Species of Bacteria Produce _____ That Permit These Bacteria