Which of the Following Statements About Prokaryotic Endospores Is FALSE

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about prokaryotic endospores is FALSE?

A) They are dormant, resting cells.
B) They form when a population of cells begins to exhaust its food supply.
C) They greatly increase the survival capacity of the cell.
D) They are resistant to heat but not to desiccation.
E) They can remain viable for long periods.