An endospore is a part of certain types of bacteria. What does an endospore do for a cell - there may be more than one answer to this one.       Acts as a seed or  hibernating thing so that the bacteria can wait for better conditions.     Makes the cell less infectious.     Allows the bacteria to survive dry conditions.     Allows the bacteria to survive high temperatures.

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  1. An endospore is a part of certain types of bacteria.

    What does an endospore do for a cell - there may be more than one answer to this one.

     

       

    Acts as a seed or  hibernating thing so that the bacteria can wait for better conditions.

       

    Makes the cell less infectious.

       

    Allows the bacteria to survive dry conditions.

       

    Allows the bacteria to survive high temperatures.

     
     
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