Once these pathogens enter the host the difference in environmental conditions signals for them to germinate and turn into growing cells. Compare Inhalation anthrax (Bacillus anthracis) to Tetanus (Clostridium tetani). Besides endospores used in transmission, what is a simple explanation to help explain how each microbe survives and grows in each location?

Why are endospore forming bacteria commonly found in soil?

What external structure on the endospore acts as a protective barrier? What is its composition?

Prokaryotes stain as Gram-positive or Gram-negative because of differences in the_______. a. cell wall b. cytoplasm c. nucleus d. chromosome

What is the type of sexual spore (Ascospore or Basidiospore) in: 1. Schizosaccharomyces pombe 2. Rhodotorula rubra  3. Pichia fermentans  (if the sexual spore is not present, write N/A)

Why are other microorganisms have endospores but others do not have?

Explain the Medical Significance of Bacterial Endospores.

Motile spiroplasmas cannot contain a normal bacterialflagellum; why?

Briefly describe the mechanism by which endospores of Clostridium difficile may cause the disease pseudomembranous colitis in human