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. 1960 Aug 26;132(3426):544-5.
doi: 10.1126/science.132.3426.544.

Water Permeability of Bacterial Spores and the Concept of a Contractile Cortex

J C Lewis, N S Snell, H K Burr

Water Permeability of Bacterial Spores and the Concept of a Contractile Cortex

J C Lewis et al. Science. .

Abstract

Assumption of a water-impermeable coat on bacterial spores is inconsistent with known permeabilities of organic materials. A low water content may arise through compressive contraction of the cortex during spore maturation.

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