Question

Bacterial cells that encounter conditions that are not favorable to survival will sometimes form a tough, protective shell containing the nucleic acid and a small amount of cytoplasm. This shell can survive harsh conditions in a kind of dormancy that may last for months or years. What is the name given to this tough, protective shell?

Answer 1

The answer is Endospore

The answer choices are:

A) Vacuole

B) Carapace

C) Cell wall

D) Endospore

Answer 2

I'm guessing Endospore....No answer choices?