No, bacteria cannot multiply inside the spore.
According to the provided reference, bacteria exist in two forms: vegetative and spore. In the vegetative state, bacteria can grow and reproduce. However, in the spore form, bacteria are unable to grow or reproduce. The spore form is a survival mechanism that allows bacteria to withstand unfavorable environmental conditions. Spores are dormant and metabolically inactive, meaning they do not carry out the processes necessary for growth and reproduction. Therefore, multiplication cannot occur within a spore.
