What functions do endospores have in the proliferation, dispersal and survival of bacteria? Please explain.

To determine: The reason as to why most species of endospore forming bacteria live in soil.

Describe the bacterial colonies providing information on shape, color, size, elevation and edge appearance.

Write a paragraph comparing the endospores of B. anthracis with those of B. cereus and B. subtilis

hich of the following can produce inactive endospore-like bodies that are infectious to human epithelial cells?   Rickettsia   Echrlichia   Bartonella   Chlamydia   Caulobacter

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?

What is formed when an endospore germinates?