Question

The bacterium Bacillus anthracis, which causes anthrax, has been developed as a biological warfare agent.

Which one of its following abilities could have led to this?
A.its ability to undergo reproduction inthe absence of energy sources
B.its ability to form endospores in harsh conditions
C.its abilty to grow rapily in harsh conditions

Answer 1

The correct answer to this question is letter B.its ability to form endospores in harsh conditions

The bacterium Bacillus anthracis, which causes anthrax, has been developed as a biological warfare agent. The ability that could have led to this is that its ability to form endospores in harsh conditions

Anthrax usually form endospores in non-bacteria friendly environments, meaning they could get into places that would otherwise be hygienic and infect individuals.