Question
Why do spores remain viable during unfavorable conditions?
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Answer
A spore is a tiny, spherical, unicellular structure covered by a thick wall. Sporangium is a sac like structure may be single or multicellular, inside which spores are formed by division of cells. This sac like structure provides a tough coat around the spore that protects it from unfavourable conditions and survive long.
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