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?
Helps bacteria multiply quickly and grow in colonies
Helps bacteria survive extreme conditions and later develop into fully functional bacterial cells
Helps bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics

Answer 1

The 3rd answer.

Answer 2

Helps bacteria survive extreme conditions and later develop into fully functional bacterial cells. :)

Answer 3

^ He/she is correcto perfecto.

Spores, like gram positive bacteria, can live in extreme conditions and can be awaken under favorable conditions.