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Bacterial spores are the most dormant form of bacteria since they exhibit minimal metabolism and respiration, as well as reduced enzyme production.
Spores can survive for years in their dormant state, but if given the proper stimulus, termed a germinant, spores can rapidly lose their dormancy and resistance properties in germination. The germination process is followed by outgrowth that converts the germinated spore into a growing cell.
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