| − | The [[DNA]] of a [[bacteria|bacterium]] that is coated with several hard layers.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref> | + | The [[DNA]] of a [[bacteria|bacterium]] or fungus that is coated with several hard layers.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref> Endospores can resist freezing, drying and high temperatures since the DNA is held in a complex with [[protein]]s called potamines that protect it from damage. |