NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Endospore formation is usually triggered by a lack of nutrients; it is a stripped-down, dormant form to which the bacterium can reduce itself. The endospore consists of the bacterium’s deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), ribosomes, and large amounts of dipicolinic acid.

Detailed explanation-2: -Endospores are formed in response to unfavorable growth conditions in the bacterial environment, most commonly induced by the limitation of nutrients. Sporulation, however, is not the first response of the bacterial cell to nutrient depletion.

Detailed explanation-3: -Formation of Endospores Under conditions of starvation, especially the lack of carbon and nitrogen sources, a single endospores form within some of the bacteria. The process is called sporulation .

Detailed explanation-4: -Spores are produced by bacteria and plants. They are produced for their survival during unfavourable conditions.

Detailed explanation-5: -Endospores can survive environmental assaults that would normally kill the bacterium. These stresses include high temperature, high UV irradiation, desiccation, chemical damage and enzymatic destruction.