Question

bacillus anthracis the bacterium that causes the deadly disease anthrax produces thick endospores what is the significant role of spore formation in the reproductive cycle of this bacterium

Answer 1

The significance of the spore formation during the reproductive cycle of the bacterium is that, it provide a defensive strategy against hostile and unfavorable conditions. The spore formation allows the bacterium to reproduce and spread even when the conditions are not favorable. The spore formation also make it possible for the bacterium to remain dormant over a long period of time during unfavorable conditions, waiting for the right conditions to become active again.