Why do spores remain viable during unfavorable conditions? - Vidyadip

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Why do spores remain viable during unfavorable conditions?

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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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