How could biofilms be responsible for tooth decay?
Some bacteria can produce slime that allows them to aggregate into colonies on surfaces. The result is a biofilm. How could biofilms be responsible for tooth decay?
a.The sticky layers of slime destroy the protective tooth enamel.
b.Biofilms produce extreme environments that cause tooth decay.
c.Biofilms are not removed by brushing so bacterial growth initiates tooth decay.
d.Bacterial metabolism ceases in biofilms resulting in tooth decay.
e.Bacteria sporulate within biofilms and survive for indefinite periods of time.
Asok
C. Biofilms are not removed by brushing so bacterial growth initiates tooth decay.
Donny
Don’t listen to that other guy the answer is c
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