Why does exposure to UV radiation cause death in vegetative cells but not endospores?

What are the favorable conditions for mold to grow?

Do all endospores necessarily stain green? If not, explain why.

You are interested in studying the surface structure of an Archaea cell, what type of microscopy will you use? a) scanning electron microscopy b) phase-contrast microscopy c) transmission electron microscopy d) bright-field microscopy

In 2001, endospores of Bacillus anthracis, the causative agent of anthrax, were sent to government officials and news agencies via the mail. In response, the US postal service began to irradiate mail with UV light. Was this an effective strategy? Why or why not? Explain

Might there be any microbiological reason for hanging laundry to dry in the sunlight?

An entry in a recent scientific journal reports positive phototaxis in a newly discovered species. What condition could you create in the lab to encourage the growth of these organisms?

Mold is more likely to appear in your shower than, say, your sock drawer. Why might this be the case?

What is unusual about the mycobacterial cell wall?

We know that a short duration of UV radiation could kill a large number of the cells. We also know that in the Pure Culture lab a very large number of bacteria existed in the soil. (If we had sampled other environments outside in nature, we would have found plenty of bacteria.) Based on these two pieces of information, explain whether bacteria could survive under sunshine? Give a logical reason.