A thick-walled reproductive body that is capable of resisting harsh conditions and has been known to survive disinfection with strong chemicals and boiling water is called a bacterial ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


spore

Bacterial spores are thick-walled reproductive bodies that are capable of resisting harsh conditions, including strong chemicals and boiling water.

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A) Ground substance, collagen, and elastin B) Muscle, gel, and elastin C) Ground substance, muscle, and lymph D) Tendons, ligaments, and sheaths

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What should fire fighters trained to the awareness level of technical rescue know about specialized rescue tools?

a. the names and purposes of the tools b. nothing c. how to maintain d. how to use them

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