Why Is Bacillus Subtilis Resistant to Uv Light?
By James H. Sterling
Why are endospores more resistant to UV light than vegetative cells? - The DNA of endospores is protected by small, acid-soluble proteins that bind to DNA and alter its conformation, thereby protecting it from photochemical damage.
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