The difference between an akinete and endospore is that

A. Akinetes are whole cells filled with food, whereas endospores are bodies produced inside of cells.
B. Akinetes are not capable of locomotion whereas endospores move freely.
C. Akinetes cannot resist stressful conditions whereas endospores can.
D. Endospores cannot resist stressful conditions whereas akinetes can.
E. Akinetes are reproductive structures whereas endospores are dormant, resistant structures.


A. Akinetes are whole cells filled with food, whereas endospores are bodies produced inside of cells.

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