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Question
What is the primary function of inclusion bodies within bacterial cells?
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Inclusion bodies are granules or vesicles that store reserve materials such as glycogen, polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB), phosphate (volutin), and sulfur. These stored materials allow bacteria to survive periods of nutrient scarcity.
Hint
Think about how bacteria manage their resources when nutrients are not readily available.