An endospore will reactivate in response to environmental factors such as exposure to heat, abrasion of the spore coat or environmental acidity. Reactivation occurs in three stages; activation, initiation and outgrowth. In the correct conditions, germination will occur in which the spore coat is degraded and water is absorbed.<br /> | An endospore will reactivate in response to environmental factors such as exposure to heat, abrasion of the spore coat or environmental acidity. Reactivation occurs in three stages; activation, initiation and outgrowth. In the correct conditions, germination will occur in which the spore coat is degraded and water is absorbed.<br /> |