Nolo Bait®, which contains spores of the obligate intracellular fungus Nosema lo

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Nolo Bait®, which contains spores of the obligate intracellular fungus Nosema locustae, has been licensed by the EPA as a control measure for grasshoppers. Nolo Bait is also called “Grasshopper Spore.” N. locustae spores and bacterial spores are similar in all of the following ways EXCEPT:

a. Both spores remain inert under adverse conditions

b. Both spores can remain viable in the environment for long periods of time

c. Both spores are used for reproduction

d. All of the above are true of both types of spores

Explanation / Answer

Ans-(d). All of the above are true of both types of spores

In fungi spore are unit of sexual or bisexual reproduction but in bacteria spores are not part of a sexual cycle.So option (C) i.e. Both spores are used for reproduction is not true for both type of spore.

Both are meant for survival for an extented period of time in unfavorable conditions.

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