Question

Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other one labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : In Bacillus culture raised in a chemically defined medium, sporulation is initiated in the stationary phase.
Reason (R) : Lack of nutrients and high cell density trigger sporulation.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

• A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is true but (R) is false.
• D. (A) is false but (R) is true.

Hint:

Bacterial endospores are highly resistant to heat, desiccation, radiation, and disinfectants, primarily due to the presence of calcium dipicolinate in the spore core and a thick protein coat.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A