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When harsh conditions exist, the spores will enter dormancy, and will only resume activity or growth when favorable conditions exist.
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What is the most resistant form of bacterial life?
spores
What do viruses do when they enter the body's cells?
create resistant spores
What is true about spores?
heat resistant, and will germinate when conditions are favorable
Is bacterial spores the most resistant life form?
The most resistant organism in the healthcare environment is the bacterial spor
Why are resistant spores useful to bacteria?
Resistant spores are a survival mechanism for bacteria in harsh conditions. They protect the bacteria's genetic material from damage and allow them to remain dormant until conditions improve. This increases the chances of the bacteria's survival and enables them to re-establish themselves when conditions become favorable again.
Which microbial forms are most resistant to disinfectants?
Spores, such as those produced by Clostridium and Bacillus species, are the most resistant microbial forms to disinfectants. Spores have a protective outer layer that makes them highly resistant to harsh environmental conditions, including disinfection processes.
Which scientist discovered heat resistant bacterial spores?
Ferdinand Cohn, a German biologist, is credited with the discovery of heat-resistant bacterial spores in the late 19th century. He identified these spores as being able to survive high temperatures and coined the term "endospore" to describe them.
Why is survival of bacillus and clostridium used as an index of sterilization?
Both of these produce very resistant spores. If these spores are no longer alive, then nothing else can be, either.
What is the advantage of resistant spores?
Resistant spores allow certain organisms, like bacteria and fungi, to survive harsh conditions such as extreme temperatures, chemicals, and lack of nutrients. This resilience ensures their long-term survival and ability to repopulate when conditions become more favorable. Additionally, resistant spores can aid in the dispersal of these organisms over long distances.
Which of the following microorganisms is resistant to the antimicrobial effects of alcohol-based hand rub?
Bacterial spores
Why is B Cerus more heat resistant than A Niger?
B. cereus is a spore former. Spores are known for their very high heat resistant qualities.
What is the scientific name for spores?
The scientific name for spores is "endospores" or "teliospores," depending on the organism producing them. Endospores are produced by certain bacteria, while teliospores are produced by fungi. Spores are reproductive structures that are resistant to harsh environmental conditions.
